Point Rock Alternative

www.usd218.org

30 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Point Rock Alternative is a specialized educational facility located in Elkhart, Kansas, and operates as part of the Elkhart USD 218 school district. The school is designed to provide a tailored learning environment for students who may benefit from an educational setting outside of the traditional high school structure. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the program aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, allowing them to remain on track toward earning their high school diploma.

The school’s curriculum and culture emphasize flexibility and support, catering to students who require a more personalized approach to succeed. By integrating with the broader resources of USD 218, Point Rock Alternative ensures that its students have access to the necessary academic standards while receiving the focused attention and encouragement required to reach their graduation goals. For those seeking more specific information regarding enrollment or the school's unique academic offerings, the official district website at http://www.usd218.org serves as the primary resource.

Total Students

0.7

Full-Time Teachers

42.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Point Rock Alternative
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	19

Hispanic
19 (63.3 %)
White
11 (36.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elkhart
Phone:	(620)697-1253
Website:	http://www.usd218.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	42.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 1

Grade 12 1

Ungraded 27