How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chisholm Life Skills Center | Sowers Alternative High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wichita, KS | Wichita, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 96 | 60 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.3% | 95.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chisholm Life Skills Center | Sowers Alternative High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,549 | $15,549 |
| District | Wichita Public Schools | Wichita Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chisholm Life Skills Center | Sowers Alternative High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.5% | 38.3% |
| African American | 11.5% | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.0% | 15.0% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 19.8% | 10.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chisholm Life Skills Center | Sowers Alternative High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 69:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.