WICHITA ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Wichita Alternative High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 104 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Wichita Alternative High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wichita Alternative High School, located at 1847 N. Chautauqua in Wichita, Kansas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment, offering a flexible and focused academic setting. By providing alternative pathways to graduation, the school aims to re-engage students and help them overcome personal or academic hurdles, ensuring they remain on track to earn their diplomas.

The program emphasizes a supportive and structured atmosphere, prioritizing credit recovery and individualized instruction. By leveraging the resources of the larger USD 259 district, Wichita Alternative High School focuses on fostering student success through smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. Their goal is to empower students to build the skills and confidence necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary education, the workforce, or military service.

For more information, contact Wichita Alternative High at (316) 973-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.