Serving 835 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park High serves the eastern part of Topeka, KS, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Park High School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
48%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
22%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
17%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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 #1259 out of 1,269 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 Washburn Rural High School, Topeka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Park High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Park High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Highland Park High School?
835 students attend Highland Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Highland Park High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park High School part of?
Highland Park High School is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park High School located?
Highland Park High School is located in the East Topeka neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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