Topeka West High in Topeka, KS

At a glance

Reported students

971

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

72.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kansas high enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

406.5

Topeka West High: 971 reported students.

State peer staffing position

73rd percentile

13.3:1 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: 1,122
Teachers (FTE): 75.6
Student–teacher ratio: 14.8:1

What the reported data says about Topeka West High

Topeka West 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 971 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, 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 White (43.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.2%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. 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 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Topeka West High

1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.93 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: 3.8%
Students with disabilities: 15.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 56.2%
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

White43.7%
Hispanic25.2%
Black13.4%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial16.1%

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

7 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.

Highland Park High

High · Grades 09–12

835 reported students

Topeka High

High · Grades 09–12

1,578 reported students

Hope Street Charter Academy

High · Grades 10–12

103 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 Topeka West 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
Hope Street Charter Academy High · Charter · Topeka Public Schools	10–12	103	0.7 mi
Capital City High · Topeka Public Schools	06–12	0	2.8 mi
Topeka High High · Topeka Public Schools	09–12	1,578	3.5 mi
Avondale Academy High · Topeka Public Schools	06–12	23	4.6 mi
Washburn Rural High High · Auburn-Washburn	09–12	1,878	5.2 mi
Highland Park High High · Topeka Public Schools	09–12	835	5.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Topeka West High

What grades does Topeka West High serve?

Topeka West 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 Topeka West High?

Topeka West High reported 971 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,122 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Topeka West High?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 971 students and 72.93 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 Topeka West High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Topeka West 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 Topeka West High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

56.2% 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 Topeka West High in?

Topeka West 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 Topeka West High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hope Street Charter Academy (0.7 mi), Capital City (2.8 mi), Topeka High (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.