- Derby High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Sowers Alternative High School (911 vs. 1).
- Derby High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sowers Alternative High School (770 vs. 0).
- Derby High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sowers Alternative High School (595 vs. 79).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Derby High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sowers Alternative High School (595 vs. 79).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Derby High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Sowers Alternative High School (516 vs. 20).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Derby High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Sowers Alternative High School (911 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Derby High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sowers Alternative High School (770 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Derby High School reported a higher students per counselor than Sowers Alternative High School (353.3:1 vs. 69:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Derby High School
2 metrics were reported by Derby High School. Comparable data for Sowers Alternative High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
91%
Gifted & talented
92
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Derby High School
$11,893.62
Sowers Alternative High School
$15,548.57
Local revenue share
Derby High School
22.7%
Sowers Alternative High School
15.6%
State revenue share
Derby High School
66.3%
Sowers Alternative High School
59.6%
Federal revenue share
Derby High School
11%
Sowers Alternative High School
24.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Derby High School
21.6%
Sowers Alternative High School
40.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Sedgwick County
$67,675
Sedgwick County
$67,675
Poverty rate
Sedgwick County
14%
Sedgwick County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Sedgwick County
31.6%
Sedgwick County
31.6%
Unemployment rate
Sedgwick County
3.9%
Sedgwick County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.