- Shawnee Heights High reported a higher dual enrollment than Topeka High (216 vs. 20).
- Topeka High reported a higher chronically absent students than Shawnee Heights High (711 vs. 546).
- Shawnee Heights High reported a higher ap enrollment than Topeka High (412 vs. 275).
- Graduation rates are within 3 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Topeka High reported a higher chronically absent students than Shawnee Heights High (711 vs. 546).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Topeka High reported a higher graduating cohort than Shawnee Heights High (374 vs. 254).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Shawnee Heights High reported a higher dual enrollment than Topeka High (216 vs. 20).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Topeka High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Shawnee Heights High (58 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Shawnee Heights High reported a higher students per counselor than Topeka High (331:1 vs. 250.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
30 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Shawnee Heights High
$12,339.55
Topeka High
$17,227.95
Local revenue share
Shawnee Heights High
22.2%
Topeka High
13%
State revenue share
Shawnee Heights High
70.2%
Topeka High
65.6%
Federal revenue share
Shawnee Heights High
7.6%
Topeka High
21.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Shawnee Heights High
24%
Topeka High
30.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Shawnee County
$66,043
Shawnee County
$66,043
Poverty rate
Shawnee County
12.4%
Shawnee County
12.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shawnee County
32.3%
Shawnee County
32.3%
Unemployment rate
Shawnee County
3.8%
Shawnee County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.