SouthWinds Academy

Otis-Bison
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
43 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
Based on the location provided, **SouthWinds Academy** is a small, specialized educational institution located in the rural community of Otis, Kansas. As part of the Otis-Bison school district (USD 403), the academy operates within a region known for its tight-knit, community-focused approach to education. It is designed to provide personalized instruction for students who may benefit from a more flexible, alternative, or non-traditional learning environment compared to a standard classroom setting.

The mission of the academy centers on supporting student success by tailoring curriculum to meet individual academic and personal needs. By maintaining a small-scale setting at their Eagle Street location, SouthWinds Academy fosters close relationships between students and educators, prioritizing credit recovery, independent study, or specialized pacing. This environment helps ensure that students stay on track toward graduation while receiving the guidance necessary to overcome specific educational challenges.
43
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    32 (74.4 %)
  • Black
    7 (16.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (7.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Otis-Bison
Phone: (785)387-2202
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 7 3
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School
Otis-Bison
98 Students
301 Eagle St.
Otis, KS 67565 (0.0 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th