Otis Bison Academy

Summary:

SouthWinds Academy is a public virtual high school in Otis, Kansas, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 43 students. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to the local Otis-Bison district, it consistently underperforms academically and has a low statewide ranking.

SouthWinds Academy's academic performance is concerning, with only 8.33% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 12% for the Otis-Bison district and 26.74% for the state of Kansas. In mathematics, 0% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 0% for the Otis-Bison district and 21.04% for the state. The school's statewide ranking is also low, placing 318th out of 327 Kansas high schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

While SouthWinds Academy has a more diverse student population and lower free and reduced-price lunch rates compared to the Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School, it significantly underperforms academically compared to nearby public high schools, such as Great Bend High School, Hoisington High, and La Crosse High. The school's low spending per student and declining academic performance suggest that it may need to reevaluate its educational strategies and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 5-12

301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565

(785) 387-2201

District: Otis-Bison

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,966

Feeder schools for Otis Bison Academy:

Elementary:

Otis-Bison Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 54.0

Number of students: 26

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

African American:

11.5%

Asian:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Otis Bison Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Otis Bison Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), African American (11.5%), Asian (7.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otis Bison Academy is $2,966.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Otis Bison Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Otis-Bison:

SchoolDigger ranks Otis-Bison 149^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Otis Bison Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	32.32	238^th	320	25.6%
2022	6.42	314^th	324	3.1%
2023	4.77	318^th	327	2.8%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Otis Bison Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2014	26	5	1	6	1	0	39
2015	34	9	5	3	0	1	52
2016	34	11	0	10	0	1	56
2017	35	9	2	3	0	0	49
2018	50	9	1	5	1	0	66
2019	45	9	3	8	1	0	66
2020	33	8	3	10	0	0	54
2021	34	9	2	2	0	0	47
2022	32	8	0	6	0	0	46
2023	32	7	1	3	0	0	43
2024	20	3	2	0	1	0	26

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Otis Bison Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	39	1.0	39.0	0
2015	52	1.0	52.0	0
2016	56	1.0	56.0	94.6
2017	49	1.0	49.0	93.9
2018	66	1.0	66.0	74.2
2019	66	1.0	66.0	0
2020	54	1.0	54.0	5.6
2021	47	n/a	n/a	8.5
2022	46	n/a	n/a	8.7
2023	43	n/a	n/a	14
2024	26	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Otis Bison Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	39	1.0	39.0	0
2015	52	1.0	52.0	0
2016	56	1.0	56.0	94.6
2017	49	1.0	49.0	93.9
2018	66	1.0	66.0	74.2
2019	66	1.0	66.0	0
2020	54	1.0	54.0	5.6
2021	47	n/a	n/a	8.5
2022	46	n/a	n/a	8.7
2023	43	n/a	n/a	14
2024	26	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Otis Bison Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,786 (60.2%)	$1,180 (39.8%)	$2,966

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otis Bison Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	66	43	34.8%
African American	9	7	22.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	45	32	28.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	14%	14%

Schools Near Otis Bison Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	301 Eagle St.	Otis	67565	Rush County	Otis-Bison	No	No	No	No	(785) 387-2337	85	11	7.5	49.4%	73 (85.9%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)	45.9	176^th of 318 public high schools	44.7%		40.2	206^th of 327 public high schools	37.0%	30	23.1	18.2	33.3	18.8	23.1	15.4	18.2	16.7	12.5	15.4	58.3	45.5	52.2	$14,741	$2,583	$12,158
Otis Bison Academy	Public, Virtual	5-12	301 W. Eagle Street	Otis	67565	Rush County	Otis-Bison	No	No	Yes	No	(785) 387-2201	26				20 (76.9%)	3 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					9.1					0.0			20.0	$2,966	$1,786	$1,180
La Crosse High	Public	9-12	400 Washington	La Crosse	67548	Rush County	LaCrosse	No	No	No	No	(785) 222-2528	102	9	11.7	50.0%	97 (95.1%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	48.7	165^th of 318 public high schools	48.1%		51.1	156^th of 327 public high schools	52.3%	9				22.2	22.2				11.1	11.1		47.1	47.1	$12,906	$413	$12,493
Hoisington High	Public	9-12	218 East 7th St.	Hoisington	67544	Barton County	Hoisington	No	No	No	No	(620) 653-2141	215	17	12.8	51.6%	183 (85.1%)	6 (2.8%)	21 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	28	253^rd of 318 public high schools	20.4%		34.1	239^th of 327 public high schools	26.9%	14				15.8	15.8				18.4	18.4		21.1	21.1	$12,819	$4,086	$8,733
Great Bend High School	Public	9-12	2027 Morton	Great Bend	67530	Barton County	Great Bend	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 793-1521	954	65	14.5	64.5%	594 (62.3%)	9 (0.9%)	318 (33.3%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.5%)	28.5	251^st of 318 public high schools	21.1%		28.7	250^th of 327 public high schools	23.5%	1				20.4	20.4				14.5	14.5		21.9	21.9	$12,526	$717	$11,809

Frequently Asked Questions about Otis Bison Academy

What is the racial makeup of Otis Bison Academy?

Students at Otis Bison Academy are 77% White, 12% African American, 8% Asian, 4% American Indian.

What schools feed into Otis Bison Academy?

Otis Bison Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Otis-Bison Elementary

How many students attend Otis Bison Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 26 students attended Otis Bison Academy.

What district is Otis Bison Academy in?

Otis-Bison

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