Topeka High School is a public secondary school in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It serves students in grades 9 to 12, and is one of five high schools operated by the Topeka USD 501 school district. In the 2010–2011 school year, there were 1,840 students enrolled.
Serving 1,578 students in grades 9-12, Topeka 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 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Topeka High serves a central area of Topeka, KS, covering approximately 13.4 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 2.4 miles and the furthest edge located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Topeka High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Topeka High School's student population of 1,578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,578 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1871
School Calendar
School Rankings
Topeka 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 Topeka High School is 0.69, 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
#1094 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topeka High School's ranking?
Topeka High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Topeka High School often compared to?
Topeka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Topeka West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Topeka High School?
The graduation rate of Topeka High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Topeka High School?
1,578 students attend Topeka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Topeka High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Topeka High School?
Topeka High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Topeka High School offer ?
Topeka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Topeka High School part of?
Topeka High School is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Topeka High School located?
Topeka High School is located in the Old Town neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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