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Sowers Alternative High School

2400 Wassall St, Wichita, KS, 67216

About Sowers Alternative High School

Sowers Alternative High School is a very important part of the Wichita Public Schools district. It is known as one of the best schools because it focuses on personalized learning. It is a public school for grades 9 through 12 that helps about 68 students succeed. With a student-to-teacher ratio of about 3:1, the school can give each student very personalized instruction that meets their needs. Sowers Alternative High School has a diverse student body, with 51% of students being from minority groups. Also, 93% of the students come from families that are low-income, and it is one of the

best High School in "Kansas"

. The school gets money from the whole district to help with its specialized educational mission. In Wichita, the average amount spent per student is about $15,408. The academic focus is on emotional resilience and future success, and it offers a flexible path for people who do well in smaller groups. The school is known as one of the best places to get a second chance in the local community, where the average home price is about $205,000. Overall, Sowers Alternative High School is one of the best schools in its category because it uses creative and inclusive teaching methods to give students power.

Sowers Alternative High School Contact Information

Address

2400 Wassall St, Wichita, KS, 67216

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Phone

(316) 973-1600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

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State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
5 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
75
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 288 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sowers Alternative High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.33%
Asian 1.33%
Hispanic 12%
Black 24%
Two+ Races 6.67%
Native Am. 5.33%
White
49.33%
Asian
1.33%
Hispanic
12%
Black
24%
Two+ Races
6.67%
Native Am.
5.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 75
22.67%
17 Female
77.33%
58 Male

Student Population

75 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

75 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sowers Alternative High School has started a new Trauma-Informed Care program, which includes building a special "Calm Room" to help students with their mental health and emotional control. The school is also doing well with its individualized credit-recovery pathways, which let students use new interactive software to work toward their diplomas at their own pace. Also, the campus recently set up a mentorship program with local trades that gives students direct access to information about high-demand career fields and apprenticeship opportunities.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at Sowers Alternative High School are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does Sowers Alternative High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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