- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Topeka, KS
Topeka High
Federal NCES profile for Topeka 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 201226001477
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topeka High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Topeka High has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topeka High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Topeka High held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 95.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 201226001477 · Topeka, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,578 enr · 16.8:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka West High (971 students)
Topeka High held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 95.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Topeka High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Jardine Middle 508
Jardine Middle School
508 students
What this shows Topeka High reports 1,578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topeka High compares
Topeka 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 48% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,578
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
White 31.7%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Topeka High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Topeka High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka West High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jardine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topeka High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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
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
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 (~1,578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Topeka High
How many students attend Topeka High?
Topeka High has 1,578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,514 (2022-23) → 1,508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topeka High?
The student-teacher ratio at Topeka High is 16.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Topeka High?
63.1% of students at Topeka High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Topeka High?
The largest demographic group at Topeka High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topeka High?
Topeka 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 Topeka High rank among high schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Topeka 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 Topeka High, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka West High (971 students), Highland Park High (835 students), and Jardine Elementary (729 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.