Chisholm Life Skills Center vs Sowers Alternative High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Life Skills Center
Wichita · Public high · Grades 12–12
96 students
Sowers Alternative High School
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | Chisholm Life Skills Center Wichita, Kansas | Sowers Alternative High School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 296 | #273 of 296 |
| National rank | #12297 of 16,910 | #14972 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 12–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 96 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 4.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Life Skills Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 21.9).
- •Chisholm Life Skills Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 95%).
- •Sowers Alternative High School does better on students per teacher (4.3 vs 9.6).
- •Chisholm Life Skills Center is the larger school with 96 students compared with 60.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chisholm Life Skills Center better than Sowers Alternative High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chisholm Life Skills Center ranks higher (34.5 vs 21.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chisholm Life Skills Center and Sowers Alternative High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Life Skills Center: 96. Sowers Alternative High School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Life Skills Center and Sowers Alternative High School rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Life Skills Center is 162nd of 296 and Sowers Alternative High School is 273rd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).