Below Average
#1108 of 1,294 schools in KS
Chisholm Life Skills Center
High School · Wichita
2515 E Osie, Wichita, KS 67211
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 96 schools in Wichita. Learn more
Enrollment
90
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.5
Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
90
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.5
Grades
10th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Kansas schools
#1,108 of 1,294
In Wichita
#57 of 97
public schools
In district
#48 of 86
Wichita
School environment
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Chisholm Life Skills Center
High School in Wichita · grades 10th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Chisholm Life Skills Center
Chisholm Life Skills Center is a public high school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita. Chisholm Life Skills Center serves approximately 90 students, and covers grades 10th-12th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Chisholm Life Skills Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,108 of 1,294 schools in KS.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.2
- KS avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 90 students, Chisholm Life Skills Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Chisholm Life Skills Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Chisholm Life Skills Center Compares
See how Chisholm Life Skills Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2515 E Osie, Wichita, KS 67211
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Chisholm Life Skills Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Sowers Alternative High School (rated 6.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, East High (rated 4.6/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Wichita, see our Wichita schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mead Middle School Wichita | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Linwood Elementary Wichita | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY Wichita | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Griffith Elem Wichita | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Gardiner Elem Wichita | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Sowers Alternative High School Wichita | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Jardine Technology Middle Magnet Wichita | 1.5 mi | 3.6 |
| East High Wichita | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Colvin Elem Wichita | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Anderson Elem Wichita | 1.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Allen Elem Wichita | 1.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Jefferson Elem Wichita | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| College Hill Elem Wichita | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Hamilton Middle School Wichita | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Harry Street Elem Wichita | 1.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Washington Accelerated Learning Elem Wichita | 2.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Caldwell Elem Wichita | 1.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Curtis Middle School Wichita | 2.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Wells Alternative Middle School Wichita | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Education Imagine Academy Wichita | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 67211 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,003
Median Home Value
$99,100
Median Rent
$841/mo
Population
18,691
College Educated
13.8%
Homeownership
43.9%
Avg Commute
17.8 min
Poverty Rate
26%
Median Age
34.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| South Gray High Montezuma, KS | 4.4 |
| USD 331 Virtual School Kingman, KS | 4.3 |
| Hope Street Charter Academy Topeka, KS | 4.2 |
| Deerfield High Deerfield, KS | 4.9 |
| Lawrence Gardner High School Topeka, KS | 4.1 |
| Stockton High Stockton, KS | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chisholm Life Skills Center
What grades does Chisholm Life Skills Center serve?
Chisholm Life Skills Center serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Chisholm Life Skills Center?
Chisholm Life Skills Center has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Life Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Life Skills Center is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chisholm Life Skills Center rank in KS?
Chisholm Life Skills Center ranks #1,108 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Chisholm Life Skills Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Chisholm Life Skills Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Chisholm Life Skills Center a charter school?
No, Chisholm Life Skills Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chisholm Life Skills Center a Title I school?
No, Chisholm Life Skills Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chisholm Life Skills Center?
88.9% of students at Chisholm Life Skills Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (316) 973-9500
Resources & Links
District
Wichita- District Enrollment
- 46,516
- Schools in District
- 87
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,783
- District Rank
- #48 of 86
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