Topeka West High School
Tel:
(785)438-4000
- Topeka West High School serves 1,018 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Topeka West 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%.
Top Placements
Topeka West High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Topeka West High School's student population of 1,018 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,018 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Topeka West High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Topeka West High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1001 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 20% |
| Black | 14% | 7% |
| White | 52% | 64% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Topeka School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Topeka West High School is Hope Street Charter Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marjorie French Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mccarter Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Topeka Hope Street Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 119 students
0.5 miles
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785)438-4280 0.5 9-12 119 - Topeka Mccarter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 401 students
0.5 miles
5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785)438-4660 0.5 PK-5 401 - Topeka Mcclure Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 315 students
0.6 miles
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785)438-4340 0.6 PK-5 315 - Topeka Mceachron Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
1.3 miles
4433 Sw 29th Terr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785)438-4430 1.3 PK-5 396 - Topeka Whitson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 400 students
1.3 miles
1725 Sw Arnold Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785)438-4570 1.3 PK-5 400
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