Gordon Parks Academy vs Wichita Alternative High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Parks Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
Wichita Alternative High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
133 students
| Measure | Gordon Parks Academy Wichita, Kansas | Wichita Alternative High Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 686 | #287 of 296 |
| National rank | #47428 of 50,301 | #16156 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 485 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon Parks Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 14.4).
- •Wichita Alternative High does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Gordon Parks Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Gordon Parks Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 91%).
- •Wichita Alternative High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Gordon Parks Academy is the larger school with 485 students compared with 133.
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 Gordon Parks Academy better than Wichita Alternative High?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon Parks Academy ranks higher (15.4 vs 14.4 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 Gordon Parks Academy and Wichita Alternative High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon Parks Academy: 485. Wichita Alternative High: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon Parks Academy and Wichita Alternative High rank in Kansas?
Gordon Parks Academy is 664th of 686 and Wichita Alternative High is 287th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).