Enrollment
1,190
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201149000693
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seaman High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seaman High
Seaman High is a large high school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 1,190 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,190 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Seaman spends $11,874 per pupil, 23% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Topeka's high schools, it stands alongside Washburn Rural High (1,878 students): Seaman High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.4:1).
Seaman also operates Seaman Middle School (560 students) and Logan Elementary (558 students) alongside Seaman High.
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 Seaman High compares
Seaman High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seaman, which includes Seaman High.
$11,874
Per student
-23%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 70.3%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~1,190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Seaman High a good school?
Seaman High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 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.
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