Serving 857 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Highland Park High School's student population of 857 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park High School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
21%
Black
22%
7%
White
21%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park High School's ranking?
Highland Park High School is ranked #1274 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Highland Park High School often compared to?
Highland Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn Rural High School, Topeka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Park High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Park High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Highland Park High School?
857 students attend Highland Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Highland Park High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park High School?
Highland Park High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Park High School offer ?
Highland Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Park High School part of?
Highland Park High School is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park High School located?
Highland Park High School is located in the East Topeka neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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