Enrollment
103
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201226001596Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 74
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hope Street Charter Academy compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hope Street Charter Academy
Hope Street Charter Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 103 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Hope Street Charter Academy is leaner than roughly 97% of Kansas schools and 54% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 78.4% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 103 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 103 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Topeka's high schools, it stands alongside Washburn Rural High (1,878 students): Hope Street Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.4:1 vs 14.4:1).
Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students) and Topeka West High (971 students) alongside Hope Street Charter Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hope Street Charter Academy compares
Hope Street Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Topeka Public Schools, which includes Hope Street Charter Academy.
$16,138
Per student
+4%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 72.4%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hope Street Charter Academy a good school?
Hope Street Charter Academy earns 39/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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