The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-59%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-79%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)34%
16%
Black
(09-10)45%
8%
White
(09-10)13%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).
How many students attend Metro Midtown Alternative High School?
97 students attend Metro Midtown Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Metro Midtown Alternative High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Metro Midtown Alternative High School offer ?
Metro Midtown Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metro Midtown Alternative High School part of?
Metro Midtown Alternative High School is part of Wichita School District.
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