KSHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Topeka West High — School Profile & District Info
High|Topeka, Kansas|Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, KS 66604
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,009
Student:Teacher
15.3:1
Locale
Urban
District
Topeka Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
57.2%
Phone
(785)438-4000School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
20%
17th percentile in KS
Math Proficiency
13%
21th percentile in KS
Graduation Rate
95%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
7 courses offered
80 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
58 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
77 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
434 test takers
Athletics
22 sports, 28 teams
496 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1
Near average in KSTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,125
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
75.6
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
2
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,935
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,094
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$19,332
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 66%Local 13%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$207,845
+0.7% 1yr+42.0% 5yr
Topeka, KS metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.7%
Below 150% poverty line
4.2%
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Uninsured residents
7.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,025
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,739
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
970 (35%)
Other Health Impairment
344 (13%)
Speech/Language Impairment
207 (8%)
Autism
199 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
170 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
128 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
971
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Topeka West High
As of the most recent data, 1,009 students are enrolled at Topeka West High. It is a High school within the local district.
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