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Wichita Alternative High

1847 N Chautauqua, Wichita, KS, 67214

Ranked 271 of 293 in Kansas

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Wichita Alternative High

1847 N Chautauqua, Wichita, KS, 67214

About Wichita Alternative High

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 14%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 14% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
266
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 32.71%
Asian 2.26%
Hispanic 35.34%
Black 19.17%
Two+ Races 9.77%
Native Am. 0.75%
White
32.71%
Asian
2.26%
Hispanic
35.34%
Black
19.17%
Two+ Races
9.77%
Native Am.
0.75%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 266
56.77%
151 Female
43.23%
115 Male

Student Population

266 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

532 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wichita Alternative High Contact Information

Address

1847 N Chautauqua, Wichita, KS, 67214

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Phone

(316) 973-0500

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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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wichita Alternative High, which is now part of the Gateway Program, has started a new Blended Learning program that combines digital lessons with small-group instruction from teachers to help students do their best. The school just finished a project to update its classrooms with flexible furniture and technology that works together to support project-based learning. Students are also taking part in a new Work-Based Learning program that lets them earn school credit by doing internships at local businesses and non-profits.

FAQ

Q1. Are there students from many different backgrounds at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a very diverse group of students.

Q2. Does the school offer counseling or therapy?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling, behavioral support, and intervention services all in one place.

Q3. Does Wichita Alternative High have Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes?

Ans. Yes, the school offers CTE classes and optional programs.

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 Wichita Alternative High have activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in sports, clubs, the arts, and leadership programs.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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