Capital City

67 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Capital City School, located at 500 SW Tuffy Kellog Drive in Topeka, Kansas, is a specialized educational facility operated under the Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) district. It serves as a therapeutic learning environment designed to support students who require a more structured, intensive approach to their education than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive school setting. The school focuses on integrating academic instruction with social-emotional learning, providing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students overcome behavioral or emotional challenges.

By maintaining a focus on both individualized academic progress and restorative practices, Capital City aims to equip students with the tools necessary for personal growth and academic success. The school acts as a critical resource within the community for students who may be at risk of falling behind due to behavioral disruptions, offering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes stability, skill-building, and the eventual goal of transitioning students back into mainstream educational programs whenever appropriate.

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capital City
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	11
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
24 (35.8 %)
Black
20 (29.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (16.4 %)
Two or More
10 (14.9 %)
Asian
1 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Topeka Public Schools
Phone:	(785)295-3600
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 12

Ungraded 19