Serving 852 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Highland Park High School's student population of 852 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
21%
Black
23%
6%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park High School's ranking?
Highland Park High School is ranked #1197 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Highland Park High School often compared to?
Highland Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Topeka High School, Washburn Rural High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Park High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Park High School is 83%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Highland Park High School?
852 students attend Highland Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Highland Park High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park High School?
Highland Park High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Park High School offer ?
Highland Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Park High School part of?
Highland Park High School is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.
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