Highland Park High in Topeka, KS

At a glance

Reported students

835

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

58.17

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kansas high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

406.5

Highland Park High: 835 reported students.

State peer staffing position

82nd percentile

14.4:1 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: 852
Teachers (FTE): 60.87
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1

What the reported data says about Highland Park High

Highland Park High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Topeka. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Topeka Public Schools. NCES reports 835 students for 2024–25.

Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above 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 (48.3%) and Black (22.4%). English learners represent 17.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Highland Park High

1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.17 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 17.1%
Students with disabilities: 24.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 80.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White16.5%
Hispanic48.3%
Black22.4%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial12%

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

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Topeka West High

High · Grades 09–12

971 reported students

Hope Street Charter Academy

High · Grades 10–12

103 reported students

Topeka High

High · Grades 09–12

1,578 reported students

Avondale Academy

High · Grades 06–12

23 reported students

Capital City

High · Grades 06–12

0 reported students

Jardine Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

729 reported students

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Public schools near Highland Park High

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
Avondale Academy High · Topeka Public Schools	06–12	23	2.5 mi
Topeka High High · Topeka Public Schools	09–12	1,578	2.6 mi
Capital City High · Topeka Public Schools	06–12	0	4.1 mi
Hope Street Charter Academy High · Charter · Topeka Public Schools	10–12	103	4.5 mi
Topeka West High High · Topeka Public Schools	09–12	971	5.2 mi
Shawnee Heights High High · Shawnee Heights	09–12	1,218	5.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Highland Park High

What grades does Highland Park High serve?

Highland Park High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Topeka Public Schools.

How many students attend Highland Park High?

Highland Park High reported 835 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 852 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Park High?

The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 835 students and 58.17 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 Highland Park High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Highland Park High 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 Highland Park High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

80.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Highland Park High in?

Highland Park High 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 Highland Park High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Avondale Academy (2.5 mi), Topeka High (2.6 mi), Capital City (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.