Summary:
The Topeka Public Schools district in Kansas is home to 5 high schools serving grades 9-12: Topeka High, Topeka West High, Highland Park High, Hope Street Charter Academy, and Capital City. The data reveals significant disparities in the performance and characteristics of these high schools.
Topeka West High stands out as the highest-performing school, with a 2-star rating, higher test scores than the district and state averages, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Highland Park High and Capital City have the lowest test scores and the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The smaller Hope Street Charter Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio but still struggles with lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.
Despite these disparities, the high schools in the Topeka Public Schools district share some consistent metrics, such as a 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a 1.3% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. The chronic absenteeism rate across all high schools is 19.5% for the 2024-2025 school year. These findings suggest that while there are significant differences in school performance, the district as a whole faces challenges in ensuring equitable educational outcomes for all students.
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