Topeka High

www.topekapublicschools.net/

1,514 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Topeka High School, located in the heart of Topeka, Kansas, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Topeka Public Schools district. Established in 1871, it is widely recognized for its iconic collegiate-gothic architecture, featuring a prominent tower that has become a landmark of the city’s skyline. As one of the oldest high schools in the state, the campus blends a rich sense of tradition and academic legacy with a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its modern student body.

The school offers a robust educational environment characterized by a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities. Topeka High is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, encouraging students to engage in both rigorous coursework and various social and leadership organizations. By prioritizing inclusivity and academic excellence, the institution remains dedicated to preparing its students for success in higher education and the workforce, maintaining its status as a proud symbol of Topeka’s educational history.

1,514

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Topeka High
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	576
Black	207
Asian	11
Two or More	183
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
576 (38.0 %)
White
516 (34.1 %)
Black
207 (13.7 %)
Two or More
183 (12.1 %)
American Indian
15 (1.0 %)
Asian
11 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4 %)

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)295-3150
Website:	http://www.topekapublicschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	943
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* 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 9 440

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 350

Grade 12 315