Chisholm Life Skills Center

www.usd259.org

71 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Chisholm Life Skills Center, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Unlike a traditional academic high school, Chisholm is designed to support students with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its primary mission is to provide a structured, supportive environment that focuses on functional life skills, social integration, and vocational preparation, helping students transition toward greater independence as they approach adulthood.

The center utilizes a tailored curriculum that emphasizes practical, real-world learning, including personal care, communication, community participation, and prevocational training. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and support staff, the school aims to help each student reach their individual potential. Through its dedicated programming, Chisholm Life Skills Center serves as a vital resource for families in the Wichita area seeking specialized instruction that prepares students for life beyond the classroom.

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

115.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chisholm Life Skills Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	18
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	7

White
21 (29.6 %)
Black
19 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
18 (25.4 %)
Two or More
7 (9.9 %)
Asian
6 (8.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-9500
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 12 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chisholm Life Skills Center
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chisholm Life Skills Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	21	29.6%
Male	50	70.4%

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