- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Topeka, KS
Seaman High
Federal NCES profile for Seaman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201149000693
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaman High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seaman High has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaman High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Seaman High held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.3 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 201149000693 · Topeka, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,190 enr · 14.9:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaman Middle School (560 students)
Seaman High held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.3 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Seaman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seaman High
1,190 students
- Seaman Middle
Seaman Middle School
560 students
- Logan Elementa
Logan Elementary
558 students
- Northern Hills 408
Northern Hills Elementary
408 students
- West Indianola 395
West Indianola Elem
395 students
- Elmont Elem 303
Elmont Elem
303 students
What this shows Seaman High reports 1,190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seaman High compares
Seaman 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,190 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,190
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$12,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Seaman High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seaman reports $12,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seaman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Indianola Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmont Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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
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
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 (~1,190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seaman High
How many students attend Seaman High?
Seaman High has 1,190 students enrolled. It is a high school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,239 (2022-23) → 1,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaman High is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seaman High?
26.3% of students at Seaman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seaman High?
The largest demographic group at Seaman High is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaman High?
Seaman High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Seaman High rank among high schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaman High ranks #3 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 Seaman?
Besides Seaman High, Seaman also operates Seaman Middle School (560 students), Logan Elementary (558 students), and Northern Hills Elementary (408 students). See the Seaman district page for the complete list.