Ad Astra Alternative Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Hutchinson, KS. Administered by Buhler, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 11 enrolled students across grades 07 through 12.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 0.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 54.5% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 5 students qualified for free lunch and 1 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 1800 E. 23rd Ave. in Hutchinson, KS 67502, Ad Astra Alternative Academy serves families zoned within the Buhler attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.