SOUTHWINDS ACADEMY
SouthWinds Academy is a Title I public school that is part of the Otis-Bison school district, located in Otis, KS with about 66 students offering grade levels from 3rd 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.
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.
For more information, contact SouthWinds Academy at (785) 387-2202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2202
SOUTHWINDS ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Otis, KS with about 66 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Otis-Bison
- Total Students:
- 66
- Teachers:
- 1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Full Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 66 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWINDS ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.8%
- Black or African American
- 13.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Female
- 92.4%
- Male
- 7.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.