Ad Astra Alternative Academy serves 8 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ad Astra Alternative Academy is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ad Astra Alternative Academy?
8 students attend Ad Astra Alternative Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ad Astra Alternative Academy students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ad Astra Alternative Academy?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ad Astra Alternative Academy offer ?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ad Astra Alternative Academy part of?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy is part of Buhler School District.
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