Highland Park High School
Tel:
(785)274-6000
- Highland Park High School serves 876 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Highland Park High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Highland Park High School's student population of 876 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 876 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Park High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Park High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1263 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 19% |
| Black | 28% | 7% |
| White | 22% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | 65-69% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Topeka Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Park High School is Topeka High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eisenhower Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Park Central (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Topeka Highland Park Central Grades: K-5 | 358 students
0.6 miles
2717 Se Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785)235-7000 0.6 K-5 358 - Topeka Eisenhower Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 572 students
1.1 miles
3305 Se Minnesota Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785)274-6160 1.1 6-8 572 - Topeka Ross Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 613 students
1.3 miles
1400 Se 34th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785)274-6280 1.3 PK-5 613 - Topeka Scott Dual Language Magnet Grades: PK-5 | 485 students
1.7 miles
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785)235-7480 1.7 PK-5 485 - Topeka Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
1.7 miles
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785)235-7330 1.7 PK-5 585
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