Avondale Academy vs Highland Park High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Academy
Topeka · Public high · Grades 6–12
23 students
Highland Park High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
835 students
| Measure | Avondale Academy Topeka, Kansas | Highland Park High Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #284 of 296 |
| National rank | – | #15865 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 23 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 23 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 2.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 9% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 14.8).
- •Highland Park High does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Highland Park High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 87%).
- •Avondale Academy does better on students per teacher (2.6 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Park High is the larger school with 835 students compared with 23.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avondale Academy better than Highland Park High?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park High ranks higher (16.4 vs 14.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avondale Academy and Highland Park High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Academy: 23. Highland Park High: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Academy and Highland Park High rank in Kansas?
Avondale Academy is unranked and Highland Park High is 284th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).