Wichita Alternative High
#287 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#16156 of 16,910 nationally
About Wichita Alternative High
Wichita Alternative High is a public high located in Wichita, in the Wichita school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 133 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 287th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 133.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Wichita Alternative High ranks 74th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)10%
- Reading proficiency (30%)10%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wichita Alternative High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wichita Alternative High a good school?
Wichita Alternative High has a Success Index (US) of 14.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #287 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wichita Alternative High rank in Kansas?
Wichita Alternative High ranks #287 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #16156 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wichita Alternative High?
Wichita Alternative High had 133 students in 2025.
Is Wichita Alternative High a elementary school or a high school?
Wichita Alternative High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wichita Alternative High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wichita Alternative High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.