What grades does Ad Astra Alternative Academy serve?

Ad Astra Alternative Academy is a High school serving students in Buhler, KS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Ad Astra Alternative Academy located?

Ad Astra Alternative Academy is located at Buhler, KS in a rural area.

What schools are in Buhler, KS?

Buhler, KS is served by the local school district. Ad Astra Alternative Academy is one of the High schools in the area.

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Ad Astra Alternative Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

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Buhler, KS 67522

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Oct

Mon

All Schools - No School Half day Professional Development/Half WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Oct

Tue

Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Oct

Wed

PreK Only: No School: Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Oct

Thu

Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

All Schools: No School Professional Development DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

Locale

Rural

District

Buhler

Phone

(620)543-2258

School Statistics

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,629

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,188

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,967

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 66%Local 28%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$147,791

+5.4% 1yr+43.1% 5yr

Hutchinson, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.0%

Unemployment rate

9.2%

Uninsured residents

8.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

422

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

387

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

155 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

77 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

53 (14%)

Autism

22 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

12 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

All Schools - No School Half day Professional Development/Half Workday

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Staff Day

Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Parent Teacher Conferences

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Staff Day

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

PreK Only: No School: Parent Teacher Conferences

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Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Buhler. Ad Astra Alternative Academy follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Career Planning Hutch HighDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	All Schools - No School Half day Professional Development/Half WorkdayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	PreK Only: No School: Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for conference dates and PreK schedule details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	All Schools: No School Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ad Astra Alternative Academy

Ad Astra Alternative Academy has a total enrollment of 8 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Buhler, KS.