Enrollment
11
High
DISTRICT 343 · STATE 410
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUHLER·NCES 200420002170
Ad Astra Alternative Academy
1800 E. 23rd Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502 · (620) 694-1043 · Reno County
GRADES 07–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
6 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 27% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 36% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 9% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
QUIET COMMUNITY
Be the first to start a discussion at Ad Astra Alternative Academy.
START A DISCUSSIONWhere Ad Astra Alternative Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Reno County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11 | #330 of 332 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11 | 0.7 | 16.2:1 | 55% (6) |
| 2023-24 | 8 | 0.5 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ad Astra Alternative Academy.
About Ad Astra Alternative Academy
In Hutchinson, Kansas, Ad Astra Alternative Academy is a small high school. It serves 11 students in grades 7 through 12. The average among high schools in Kansas is roughly 410 students; this school is 97% smaller than that.
Ad Astra Alternative Academy reports to Buhler, which has 7 schools and 2,512 students.
The student body at Ad Astra Alternative Academy is 91% White. Other reported shares: 9% Hispanic.
The ratio of students to teachers is 16.2:1, with 0.7 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is 4.3 students per teacher above the 11.9:1 average for high schools in Kansas. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 55%. That tracks the 55% average for public schools in Reno County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Reno County, the median household income is $60,645, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Ad Astra Alternative Academy is one of 33 public schools in the county.
The shortest distance from Ad Astra Alternative Academy to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to Ad Astra Virtual Academy. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Distant: the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Reno County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
61,553
Census ACS
Median income
$60,645
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
8,909 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Buhler
- Buhler HighHigh · 674 students
- Prairie Hills MiddleMiddle · 532 students
- Plum Creek ElementaryElementary · 448 students
- Union Valley ElemElementary · 435 students
- Buhler Grade SchoolElementary · 241 students
- Ad Astra Virtual AcademyCombined · 171 students
Other schools in Hutchinson
- Hutchinson High SchoolHigh · 1,214 students
- Prairie Hills MiddleMiddle · 532 students
- Plum Creek ElementaryElementary · 448 students
- Union Valley ElemElementary · 435 students
- Morgan ElementaryElementary · 388 students
- McCandless ElementaryElementary · 346 students
Nearby schools
- Ad Astra Virtual Academy0.0 mi · 171
- Union Valley Elem0.5 mi · 435
- Prairie Hills Middle1.4 mi · 532
- Hutchinson Virtual School1.6 mi · 300
- Hutchinson High School1.6 mi · 1,214
- Graber Elementary1.6 mi · 311
Frequently asked questions
About Ad Astra Alternative AcademyHow large is Ad Astra Alternative Academy?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy enrolls approximately 11 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does Ad Astra Alternative Academy serve?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Ad Astra Alternative Academy?
Approximately 16.2:1 students per teacher at Ad Astra Alternative Academy.
How diverse is Ad Astra Alternative Academy?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy reports a student body of 91% White, 9% Hispanic.
What district is Ad Astra Alternative Academy in?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy is part of Buhler.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.