WPS schools receive Challenge Awards

Twelve Wichita Public Schools have been named 2024 Challenge Award winners. 

The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force annually recognizes schools for outstanding achievement and uncommon accomplishment based on Kansas math and reading assessment results and other qualifying factors, specifically the sample size, ethnicity and social-economic status of those taking the test. In addition, graduation rates when calculating high school results, and chronic absenteeism rates for middle and elementary schools, are factored into consideration.

The schools honored are:

Elementary Schools

• McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary School
• Minneha Core Knowledge Magnet Elementary School
• Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School

K8 Schools

• Horace Mann K-8 Dual Language Magnet 

Middle Schools

• Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School
• Pleasant Valley Middle School