- South High reported a higher chronically absent students than Sowers Alternative High School (826 vs. 79).
- South High reported a higher graduating cohort than Sowers Alternative High School (392 vs. 20).
- South High reported a higher sat/act participation than Sowers Alternative High School (334 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South High reported a higher chronically absent students than Sowers Alternative High School (826 vs. 79).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South High reported a higher graduating cohort than Sowers Alternative High School (392 vs. 20).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South High reported a higher sat/act participation than Sowers Alternative High School (334 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sowers Alternative High School (205 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South High reported a higher students per counselor than Sowers Alternative High School (339.8:1 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 South High
4 metrics were reported by South High. Comparable data for Sowers Alternative High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
82%
AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
86
Gifted & talented
7
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Sowers Alternative High School
$15,548.57
South High
$15,548.57
Local revenue share
Sowers Alternative High School
15.6%
South High
15.6%
State revenue share
Sowers Alternative High School
59.6%
South High
59.6%
Federal revenue share
Sowers Alternative High School
24.8%
South High
24.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sowers Alternative High School
40.4%
South High
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.