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 1,508 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Topeka High School's student population of 1,508 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1871
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Topeka High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Topeka High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1101 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
22%
Black
13%
7%
White
31%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topeka High School's ranking?
Topeka High School is ranked #1101 out of 1,280 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 96%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Topeka High School?
1,508 students attend Topeka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Topeka High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, 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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