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Sowers Alternative High School

Q: How many students attend Sowers Alternative High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 60 students attended Sowers Alternative High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Sowers Alternative High School?

Students at Sowers Alternative High School are 38% White, 32% African American, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Sowers Alternative High School is a public high school in Wichita, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 75 students. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Sowers Alternative High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with 0% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Wichita district, Sowers Alternative High School stands out as an outlier, with significantly lower academic performance and a student population that is predominantly from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's four-year graduation rates are on par with the district average, the stark contrast in academic achievement raises questions about the effective use of resources and the school's ability to support the unique needs of its students.

Addressing the challenges faced by Sowers Alternative High School will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of the school's struggles and provides the necessary resources and support to improve student outcomes. This may involve targeted interventions, increased collaboration with community partners, and a closer examination of the school's practices and policies to ensure they are effectively meeting the needs of its students.

Students ?

4.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$55,972

Per pupil spending ?

95%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216

(316) 973-1600

District: Wichita

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.3%

African American:

31.7%

Hispanic:

15.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 1st percentile in 2012 → 1st in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (0% vs 33% meeting standards)

!Dropout rate above the Kansas average (10% vs 1%)

!High chronic absenteeism (83% vs 20% Kansas)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school0%

District avg17%

Kansas avg33%

Not ranked this year

Sowers Alternative High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

245^th of 264Wichita among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	2.6	316 of 318	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.5	327 of 327	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.9	316 of 324	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	3.1	320 of 320	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	8.0	312 of 325	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.4	303 of 314	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	2.0	323 of 326	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	0.1	319 of 323	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	0.0	313 of 317	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	28.1	90 of 115	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.0	58 of 110	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	6.0	247 of 249	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	6.6	250 of 250	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.2	223 of 228	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	3.3	258 of 258	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	22.0	107 of 124	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.9	93 of 122	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.1	90 of 115	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.0	58 of 110	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2021)22nd percentile+22 vs school

Special Education (2024)14th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)1st percentile~ school

Male (2021)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Kansas (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts0%-34 vs state

Mathematics0%-32 vs state

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Schools Near Sowers Alternative High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)		KAP Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sowers Alternative High School	Public	9-12	2400 Wassall St	Wichita	67216	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-1600	60	15	4.0	95.0%	23 (38.3%)	19 (31.7%)	9 (15.0%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.0%)								(n/a)					$55,972	$10,484	$45,487
Chisholm Life Skills Center	Public	12	2515 E Osie	Wichita	67211	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-9500	96	10	9.6	85.4%	37 (38.5%)	11 (11.5%)	24 (25.0%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (19.8%)								(n/a)					$35,302	$7,596	$27,705
South High	Public	9-12	701 W 33rd S	Wichita	67217	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-5450	1,662	116	14.3	87.5%	534 (32.1%)	325 (19.6%)	599 (36.0%)	47 (2.8%)	21 (1.3%)	6 (0.4%)	130 (7.8%)	11.9	305^th of 332 public high schools	8.1%		8.2	305^th of 318 public high schools	4.1%		24.6	24.6	8.8	8.8	$15,012	$1,699	$13,313
East High	Public	9-12	2301 E Douglas	Wichita	67211	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-7200	2,435	147	16.6	78.2%	549 (22.5%)	504 (20.7%)	924 (37.9%)	269 (11.0%)	9 (0.4%)	9 (0.4%)	171 (7.0%)	24.7	262^nd of 332 public high schools	21.1%		22.8	265^th of 318 public high schools	16.7%	3	30.7	30.7	19.4	19.4	$13,060	$1,612	$11,448
West High	Public	9-12	820 S Osage	Wichita	67213	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-3600	1,306	91	14.3	88.9%	376 (28.8%)	214 (16.4%)	581 (44.5%)	9 (0.7%)	14 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	111 (8.5%)	9.7	311^th of 332 public high schools	6.3%		7.1	307^th of 318 public high schools	3.5%	4	22.6	22.6	7.6	7.6	$14,448	$1,710	$12,738
Campus High Haysville	Public	9-12	2100 W 55th St South	Wichita	67217	Sedgwick County	Haysville	No	No	No	No	(316) 554-2236	1,803	94	19.0	51.0%	1,113 (61.7%)	52 (2.9%)	408 (22.6%)	57 (3.2%)	11 (0.6%)	11 (0.6%)	151 (8.4%)	26.7	253^rd of 332 public high schools	23.8%		22	269^th of 318 public high schools	15.4%	16	32.9	32.9	18.1	18.1	$11,905	$543	$11,361
North High	Public	9-12	1437 Rochester	Wichita	67203	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-6300	2,041	127	16.0	86.2%	311 (15.2%)	128 (6.3%)	1,486 (72.8%)	34 (1.7%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (3.6%)	13.6	300^th of 332 public high schools	9.6%		10.1	300^th of 318 public high schools	5.7%		22.1	22.1	16.4	16.4	$12,739	$1,227	$11,512
Wichita Alternative High	Public	9-12	1847 N Chautauqua	Wichita	67214	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-0500	133	11	12.6	91.0%	41 (30.8%)	34 (25.6%)	47 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (6.8%)	2.4	330^th of 332 public high schools	0.6%		2.6	317^th of 318 public high schools	0.3%	13	11.1	11.1	0.0	0.0	$22,302	$3,796	$18,506
Southeast High	Public	9-12	2641 S. 127th St E	Wichita	67207	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-2700	2,066	123	16.8	79.3%	353 (17.1%)	574 (27.8%)	668 (32.3%)	310 (15.0%)	13 (0.6%)	14 (0.7%)	134 (6.5%)	10.3	310^th of 332 public high schools	6.6%		9.2	303^rd of 318 public high schools	4.7%	7	19.9	19.9	13.4	13.4	$13,755	$1,441	$12,314
Derby High School	Public	9-12	920 N Rock Road	Derby	67037	Sedgwick County	Derby	No	No	No	No	(316) 788-8500	2,172	124	17.5	48.3%	1,330 (61.2%)	149 (6.9%)	382 (17.6%)	90 (4.1%)	28 (1.3%)	6 (0.3%)	187 (8.6%)	44.6	186^th of 332 public high schools	44.0%		45.9	177^th of 318 public high schools	44.3%	9	38.0	38.0	29.5	29.5	$13,191	$1,525	$11,666

Frequently Asked Questions about Sowers Alternative High School

What district is Sowers Alternative High School in?

Wichita

How many students attend Sowers Alternative High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 60 students attended Sowers Alternative High School.

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What is the racial makeup of Sowers Alternative High School?

Students at Sowers Alternative High School are 38% White, 32% African American, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

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