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#680 of 1,294 schools in KS
Sowers Alternative High School
High School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2400 Wassall St, Wichita, KS 67216
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sowers Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sowers Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,172
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Life Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 10–12 | 1.3 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| South HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,661 | Compare → |
| Wichita Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–10 | 2.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| East HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 2,338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #14 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sowers Alternative High School is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sowers Alternative High School
Sowers Alternative High School is a public high school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 75 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sowers Alternative High School
What grades does Sowers Alternative High School serve?
Sowers Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sowers Alternative High School?
Sowers Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sowers Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sowers Alternative High School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sowers Alternative High School rank in KS?
Sowers Alternative High School ranks #680 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sowers Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sowers Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sowers Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sowers Alternative High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Sowers Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Sowers Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sowers Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Sowers Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sowers Alternative High School?
93.3% of students at Sowers Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Phone
- (316) 973-1600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 67216)
- 22,529
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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