- Topeka High reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland Park High (711 vs. 378).
- Topeka High reported a higher ap enrollment than Highland Park High (275 vs. 84).
- Topeka High reported a higher graduating cohort than Highland Park High (374 vs. 212).
- 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 Highland Park High (711 vs. 378).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Topeka High reported a higher graduating cohort than Highland Park High (374 vs. 212).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Topeka High reported a higher ap enrollment than Highland Park High (275 vs. 84).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Topeka High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Highland Park High (58 vs. 19).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Highland Park High reported a higher students per counselor than Topeka High (284:1 vs. 250.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 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
Highland Park High
$17,227.95
Topeka High
$17,227.95
Local revenue share
Highland Park High
13%
Topeka High
13%
State revenue share
Highland Park High
65.6%
Topeka High
65.6%
Federal revenue share
Highland Park High
21.4%
Topeka High
21.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland Park High
30.4%
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.