- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Topeka, KS
Topeka West High
Federal NCES profile for Topeka West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201226001478
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topeka West High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Topeka West High has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topeka West High ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Topeka West High shrank from 1,085 students in 2022-23 to 1,009 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 66.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 201226001478 · Topeka, KS High · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 14.9:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Topeka West High shrank from 1,085 students in 2022-23 to 1,009 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 66.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Topeka West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topeka High
Topeka High
1,578 students
- This school
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 West High reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topeka West High compares
Topeka West High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 51.8% | ▲ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
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
45.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 16.1%
African American 13.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Topeka West High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jardine Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topeka West 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
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
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 (~971 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Topeka West High
How many students attend Topeka West High?
Topeka West High has 971 students enrolled. It is a high school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,085 (2022-23) → 1,009 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topeka West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Topeka West 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 Topeka West High?
51.8% of students at Topeka West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Topeka West High?
The largest demographic group at Topeka West High is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topeka West High?
Topeka West High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West High rank among high schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Topeka West High ranks #6 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 West High, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Highland Park High (835 students), and Jardine Elementary (729 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.