For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,210 students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Southwest 3 are Topeka West High School and Hope Street Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 26% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Topeka West High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Topeka West High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Gr: 10-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS include Topeka West High School and Hope Street Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka?
the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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