500 Reach serves 98 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
500 Reach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
500 Reach's student population of 98 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of 500 Reach is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
45%
21%
Black
30%
7%
White
17%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of 500 Reach?
The graduation rate of 500 Reach is 25-29%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend 500 Reach?
98 students attend 500 Reach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of 500 Reach students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does 500 Reach offer ?
500 Reach offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is 500 Reach part of?
500 Reach is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is 500 Reach located?
500 Reach is located in the Victory Hills neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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