How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chase Middle School | Highland Park High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Topeka, KS | Topeka, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 390 | 835 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.8% | 76.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chase Middle School | Highland Park High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,260 | $17,260 |
| District | Topeka Public Schools | Topeka Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chase Middle School | Highland Park High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.9% | 16.5% |
| African American | 13.1% | 22.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.7% | 48.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 12.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chase Middle School | Highland Park High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 390:1 | 278.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.3% | 57.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 315 | 31 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.