- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita, KS
Wichita Alternative High
Federal NCES profile for Wichita Alternative High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201299000345
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wichita Alternative High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 13
- high schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wichita Alternative High has class sizes smaller than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wichita Alternative High ranks #2 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Wichita Alternative High grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 201299000345 · Wichita, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 9.5:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Wichita Alternative High grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wichita Alternative High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 133
Wichita Alternative High
133 students
What this shows Wichita Alternative High reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wichita Alternative High compares
Wichita Alternative High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Kansas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 30.8%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Wichita Alternative High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wichita Alternative High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wichita Alternative High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Wichita
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East High
Standard public school
2,435 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Southeast High
Standard public school
2,066 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
North High
Standard public school
2,041 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Campus High Haysville
Standard public school
1,803 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
South High
Standard public school
1,662 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Heights High
Standard public school
1,505 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wichita Alternative High
How many students attend Wichita Alternative High?
Wichita Alternative High has 133 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wichita Alternative High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wichita Alternative High is 9.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wichita Alternative High?
68.1% of students at Wichita Alternative High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wichita Alternative High?
The largest demographic group at Wichita Alternative High is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wichita Alternative High?
Wichita Alternative High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wichita Alternative High rank among high schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Wichita Alternative High ranks #2 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Wichita Alternative High, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.