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Seaman High School

4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617

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Seaman High School serves 1,232 students in grades 9-12.

Seaman High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seaman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Seaman High School's student population of 1,232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,232 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

88 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Seaman High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Seaman High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#811 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Seaman High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

31%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seaman High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seaman High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Seaman High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

10%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Seaman High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

81%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Seaman High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Seaman High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

92%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Seaman High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Seaman High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Seaman School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seaman High School's ranking?

Seaman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What schools are Seaman High School often compared to?

Seaman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn Rural High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Seaman High School?

The graduation rate of Seaman High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 86%.

How many students attend Seaman High School?

1,232 students attend Seaman High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Seaman High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Seaman High School?

Seaman High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Seaman High School offer ?

Seaman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Seaman High School part of?

Seaman High School is part of Seaman School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education