- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Topeka, KS
Highland Park High
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201226001476
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park High has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Highland Park High held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.4 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 201226001476 · Topeka, KS High · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 15.8:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Highland Park High held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.4 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Highland Park High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topeka High
Topeka High
1,578 students
- Topeka West Hi
Topeka West High
971 students
- This school
Highland Park High
835 students
- Jardine Elemen
Jardine Elementary
729 students
- Ross Elementar 563
Ross Elementary
563 students
- Jardine Middle 508
Jardine Middle School
508 students
What this shows Highland Park High reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park High compares
Highland Park High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
African American 22.4%
White 16.5%
Two or More 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Highland Park High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Topeka Public Schools reports $17,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jardine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Topeka
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Washburn Rural High
Standard public school
1,878 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Topeka High
Standard public school
1,578 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Seaman High
Standard public school
1,190 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Topeka West High
Standard public school
971 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Hope Street Charter Academy
Standard public school
103 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park High
How many students attend Highland Park High?
Highland Park High has 835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 857 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park High?
76.0% of students at Highland Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park High?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park High?
Highland Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park High rank among high schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Topeka, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Topeka Public Schools?
Besides Highland Park High, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Jardine Elementary (729 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.