For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 9,186 students in Shawnee County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Shawnee County, KS are Capital City, Silver Lake Jr-sr High School and Washburn Rural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawnee County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Shawnee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Shawnee County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Topeka High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shawnee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital City
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E. Lake
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4639
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4639
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Washburn Rural High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,884 students
Rank: #44.
Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Main
Rossville, KS 66533
(785) 584-6193
Rossville, KS 66533
(785) 584-6193
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Seaman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #66.
Topeka West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: #77.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #88.
Shawnee Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Se Shawnee Heights Rd
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5880
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #99.
Topeka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Sw 10th St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 295-3150
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 295-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,514 students
Rank: #1010.
Avondale Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 East Circle Drive South
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 274-6400
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 274-6400
Grades: K-12
| 379 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Se California Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Reach
Magnet School
7704 Parallel Parkway
Topeka, KS 66612
(913) 287-1718
Topeka, KS 66612
(913) 287-1718
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Gardner High School
Magnet School
1430 Nw 25th St
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 746-7266
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 746-7266
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Shawnee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
455 Se Golf Park Blvd
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Grades: PK-4
| 185 students
2000 Nw Clay
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750
Grades: K-6
| 247 students
Forbes Field Bldg 379
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4303 Ne Indian Creek Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
1430 Nw 25th Street
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 274-6440
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 274-6440
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1900 Sw Hope St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1020 Ne Forest Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
2032 North Kansas
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8770
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8770
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3601 Sw 31st St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Po Box 119
Dover, KS 66420
(785) 256-6315
Dover, KS 66420
(785) 256-6315
Grades: K-4
| 77 students
5620 N Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Grades: 7-9
| 473 students
5830 N W Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
2331 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
3421 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
1600 Sw 34th St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
1155 Sw Seabrook Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4530
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4530
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2303 Sw College Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shawnee County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Shawnee County, KS include Capital City, Silver Lake Jr-sr High School and Washburn Rural High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shawnee County?
13 public high schools are located in Shawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee County?
Shawnee County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Shawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shawnee County include: Rossville Jr.-sr. High School vs. Silver Lake Jr-sr High School, Capital City vs. Hope Street Charter Academy, Topeka High School vs. Topeka West High School
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