For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 75 students in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Central Topeka 1 are Capital City and Avondale Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 26% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 25%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Capital City, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital City
(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
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Avondale Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS include Capital City and Avondale Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka?
the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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