At a glance
Reported students
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas high enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Sowers Alternative High School: 60 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
4:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 69
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.3:1
What the reported data says about Sowers Alternative High School
Sowers Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wichita. It is one of 81 current school records connected to Wichita. NCES reports 60 students for 2024–25.
Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4:1, below the Kansas median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.3%) and Black (31.7%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sowers Alternative High School
- 1How do the reported 4:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.3%
- Hispanic15%
- Black31.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wichita
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chisholm Life Skills Center
High · Grades 12–12
96 reported students
Wichita Alternative High
High · Grades 09–12
133 reported students
Northeast Magnet High School
High · Grades 09–12
686 reported students
West High
High · Grades 09–12
1,306 reported students
Northwest High
High · Grades 09–12
1,424 reported students
Heights High
High · Grades 09–12
1,505 reported students
Public schools near Sowers Alternative High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Life Skills Center High · Wichita | 12–12 | 96 | 1.3 mi |
| South High High · Wichita | 09–12 | 1,662 | 2.2 mi |
| East High High · Wichita | 09–12 | 2,435 | 2.9 mi |
| West High High · Wichita | 09–12 | 1,306 | 3.1 mi |
| Campus High Haysville High · Haysville | 09–12 | 1,803 | 4.7 mi |
| North High High · Wichita | 09–12 | 2,041 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sowers Alternative High School
What grades does Sowers Alternative High School serve?
Sowers Alternative High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wichita.
How many students attend Sowers Alternative High School?
Sowers Alternative High School reported 60 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 69 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sowers Alternative High School?
The calculated ratio is 4:1, based on 60 students and 14.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sowers Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sowers Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wichita attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sowers Alternative High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sowers Alternative High School in?
Sowers Alternative High School is part of Wichita, based in Wichita, KS, which operates 81 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sowers Alternative High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chisholm Life Skills Center (1.3 mi), South High (2.2 mi), East High (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.