Topeka High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Topeka, Kansas 66612 · Topeka Public Schools
#249 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#14393 of 16,910 nationally
About Topeka High
Topeka High is a public high located in Topeka, in the Topeka Public Schools school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,578 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 249th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,578.
There are 42 schools in Topeka; Topeka High ranks 25th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Topeka High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Topeka High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lowman Hill Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 1.1 km away
Robinson Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
361 students · 1.2 km away
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 1.3 km away
Meadows Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
· 1.3 km away
Randolph Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 2.4 km away
Capital City
Topeka · Public high · Grades 6–12
0 students · 2.5 km away
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 3.2 km away
Whitson Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students · 3.4 km away
Quincy Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students · 3.6 km away
State Street Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Shawnee Mission South High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,574 students
Olathe West High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
Shawnee Mission West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
Blue Valley West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,534 students
Heights High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Topeka High a good school?
Topeka High has a Success Index (US) of 25.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #249 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Topeka High rank in Kansas?
Topeka High ranks #249 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #14393 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Topeka High?
Topeka High had 1,578 students in 2025.
Is Topeka High a elementary school or a high school?
Topeka High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Topeka High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Topeka High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.