Summary
Centre is an alternative public school located in Lost Springs, Kansas, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 196 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state averages in academic measures, including test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates, despite serving a population with a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Centre's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages across different grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, Centre had 57.52% of students proficient or better in ELA across all grades, compared to the state average of 44.47%. In Mathematics, Centre had 54.78% proficiency across all grades, compared to the state average of 38.73%. The school has also maintained high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 76.5% to 97.7% in recent years, notably higher than the state average graduation rates.
Compared to the only nearby school identified, the Kansas Online Learning Program, which is also part of the Centre school district, Centre generally outperforms in test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, the online program has a higher 10th-grade ELA proficiency rate than Centre. Despite serving a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.44% to 47.96% in recent years, Centre has been able to maintain its strong academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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