At a glance
Reported students
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas high enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
Avondale Academy: 23 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
2.4:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 369
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 49.2:1
What the reported data says about Avondale Academy
Avondale Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Topeka. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Topeka Public Schools. NCES reports 23 students for 2024–25.
Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 2.4:1, below the Kansas median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (34.8%) and White (26.1%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Avondale Academy
- 1How do the reported 2.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.1%
- Hispanic34.8%
- Black21.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Topeka Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Capital City
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Hope Street Charter Academy
High · Grades 10–12
103 reported students
Highland Park High
High · Grades 09–12
835 reported students
Topeka West High
High · Grades 09–12
971 reported students
Topeka High
High · Grades 09–12
1,578 reported students
Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Avondale Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 835 | 2.5 mi |
| Topeka High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,578 | 3.8 mi |
| Hope Street Charter Academy High · Charter · Topeka Public Schools | 10–12 | 103 | 4.1 mi |
| Topeka West High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 971 | 4.6 mi |
| Capital City High · Topeka Public Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 4.9 mi |
| Washburn Rural High High · Auburn-Washburn | 09–12 | 1,878 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Avondale Academy
What grades does Avondale Academy serve?
Avondale Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Topeka Public Schools.
How many students attend Avondale Academy?
Avondale Academy reported 23 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 369 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Avondale Academy?
The calculated ratio is 2.4:1, based on 23 students and 9.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Avondale Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Avondale Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Topeka Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Avondale Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Avondale Academy in?
Avondale Academy is part of Topeka Public Schools, based in Topeka, KS, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Avondale Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Park High (2.5 mi), Topeka High (3.8 mi), Hope Street Charter Academy (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.