Wichita Learning Center

Wichita
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
181 Students
Ungraded UG - UG
School Overview
The Wichita Learning Center (WLC), located at 1847 N. Chautauqua in Wichita, Kansas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) system. It is primarily recognized as the administrative and instructional hub for the **Wichita Virtual School**. The center focuses on providing flexible, technology-driven learning options for students who require a non-traditional educational environment, allowing them to complete their coursework in a virtual setting while still maintaining access to district resources and support.

The mission of the Wichita Learning Center is to provide personalized pathways to graduation for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom or who benefit from the autonomy of online learning. Through the Wichita Virtual School, the center offers a comprehensive curriculum that meets state standards, supported by certified teachers who facilitate instruction and monitor progress remotely. By blending the convenience of virtual education with the structured support of a physical local facility, the WLC acts as a vital bridge for students seeking an alternative approach to academic success.
181
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
90.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    82 (45.3 %)
  • Black
    63 (34.8 %)
  • White
    27 (14.9 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Ungraded
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Wichita
Phone: (316)973-0514
Website: http://www.wichitavirtualschool.com/index.htm
Grade Range: UG - UG
Total Students: 181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 90.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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
Ungraded 181
Gender Ratio