How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highland Park High | Lowman Hill Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Topeka, KS | Topeka, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 835 | 294 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.0% | 80.5% |
| 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 | Highland Park High | Lowman Hill Elem |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Highland Park High | Lowman Hill Elem |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.5% | 36.7% |
| African American | 22.4% | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.3% | 37.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 13.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highland Park High | Lowman Hill Elem |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 278.3:1 | 294:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.7% | 41.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 19 |
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.