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Topeka West High School

2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604

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Topeka West High School serves 1,098 students in grades 9-12.

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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,098 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Topeka West High School's student population of 1,098 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,098 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Topeka West High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Topeka West High School is 0.70, which is more 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

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State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#1088 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Topeka West High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

13%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Topeka West 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Topeka West 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Topeka West 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

n/a

Hispanic

23%

20%

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

Black

16%

White

46%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Topeka West 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

14%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.56

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

Graduation Rate

95%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of Topeka West High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Topeka West 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

13%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Topeka Public Schools School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Topeka West High School's ranking?

Topeka West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Topeka West High School often compared to?

Topeka West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Topeka High School, Washburn Rural 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 28% KS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Topeka West High School?

The graduation rate of Topeka West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Topeka West High School?

1,098 students attend Topeka West High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Topeka West High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Topeka West High School?

Topeka West High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Topeka West High School offer ?

Topeka West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Topeka West High School part of?

Topeka West High School is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,098 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education