Hope Street Charter Academy vs Topeka West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Topeka · Charter high · Grades 10–12
103 students
Topeka West High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
971 students
| Measure | Hope Street Charter Academy Topeka, Kansas | Topeka West High Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 296 | #231 of 296 |
| National rank | #15651 of 16,910 | #13851 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 103 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 18% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Topeka West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 17.7).
- •Topeka West High does better on math proficiency (18% vs 5%).
- •Topeka West High does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Topeka West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 78.6%).
- •Hope Street Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 13.5).
- •Topeka West High is the larger school with 971 students compared with 103.
- •Hope Street Charter Academy is a charter school while Topeka West High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hope Street Charter Academy better than Topeka West High?
On the Success Index (US), Topeka West High ranks higher (27.6 vs 17.7 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 Hope Street Charter Academy and Topeka West High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Street Charter Academy: 103. Topeka West High: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Street Charter Academy and Topeka West High rank in Kansas?
Hope Street Charter Academy is 282nd of 296 and Topeka West High is 231st of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).