Topeka High School
Tel:
(785)295-3150
- Topeka High School serves 1,856 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (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 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Topeka High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Topeka High School's student population of 1,856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,856 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 111 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Topeka High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Topeka High School is 0.69, 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 | #1148 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 19% |
| Black | 16% | 7% |
| White | 41% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Topeka High School is Capital City (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Robinson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Robinson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Topeka Robinson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 429 students
0.6 miles
1125 Sw 14th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785)295-3770 0.6 6-8 429 - Topeka Lowman Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 319 students
0.7 miles
1101 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785)235-7060 0.7 PK-5 319 - Topeka Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
0.8 miles
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785)235-7330 0.8 PK-5 585 - Topeka Meadows Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 548 students
0.9 miles
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785)235-7150 0.9 PK-5 548 - Topeka Randolph Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 407 students
1.4 miles
1400 Sw Randolph Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785)438-4480 1.4 PK-5 407
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