- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Topeka, KS
Hope Street Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hope Street Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201226001596Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Street Charter Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Street Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Street Charter Academy ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hope Street Charter Academy held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 201226001596 · Topeka, KS High · SMALL · CHARTER
103 enr · 6.4:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Hope Street Charter Academy held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hope Street Charter Academy 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
- Highland Park
Highland Park High
835 students
- Jardine Elemen
Jardine Elementary
729 students
- Ross Elementar 563
Ross Elementary
563 students
- This school 103
Hope Street Charter Academy
103 students
What this shows Hope Street Charter Academy reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Street Charter Academy compares
Hope Street Charter Academy 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 54% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 84% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Kansas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Hope Street Charter Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Topeka Public Schools reports $17,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Street Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Street Charter Academy'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
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
Highland Park High
Standard public school
835 students 15.8:1 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 (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Street Charter Academy
How many students attend Hope Street Charter Academy?
Hope Street Charter Academy has 103 students enrolled. It is a high school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Street Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Street Charter Academy is 6.4:1, which is 54% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope Street Charter Academy?
78.4% of students at Hope Street Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Street Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hope Street Charter Academy is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Street Charter Academy?
Hope Street Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hope Street Charter Academy rank among high schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Street Charter Academy ranks #1 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 Hope Street Charter Academy, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Highland Park High (835 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.