Highland Park High vs Shawnee Heights High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
835 students
Shawnee Heights High
Tecumseh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
| Measure | Highland Park High Topeka, Kansas | Shawnee Heights High Tecumseh, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 296 | #116 of 296 |
| National rank | #15865 of 16,910 | #11464 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 835 | 1,218 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 28% |
| city | Topeka | Tecumseh |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee Heights High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 16.4).
- •Shawnee Heights High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 9%).
- •Shawnee Heights High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •Shawnee Heights High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 80.5%).
- •Highland Park High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.5).
- •Shawnee Heights High is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 835.
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 Highland Park High better than Shawnee Heights High?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee Heights High ranks higher (38.0 vs 16.4 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 Highland Park High and Shawnee Heights High?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Tecumseh in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park High: 835. Shawnee Heights High: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park High and Shawnee Heights High rank in Kansas?
Highland Park High is 284th of 296 and Shawnee Heights High is 116th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).