Topeka West High School
School Overview
Topeka West High School is a public school located in Topeka, Kansas. It is a school in Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 district.
According to the Kansas state assessment result, 18% of students are proficient in Math learning and 23% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,017 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 82 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,017 students are attending Topeka West High School. By gender, there are 531 and 486 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Topeka West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 56 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| White | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 56 | 24 | 32 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 82 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Topeka West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 82 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 82 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 6.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 254 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 40,932 Households |
| Population | 91,314 |
| Male | 45,532 |
| Female | 49,734 |
| Child Population | 24,574 |
| Total Housing Units | 46,747 Units |
| Average House Value | $88,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $780 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
| Average Household Income | $43,681 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.55% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Topeka West High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 112 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 147 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Topeka West High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 112 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 15 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 98 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 147 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Topeka Public Schools
In Topeka Public Schools, 27 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TOPEKA, Kansas
11 private schools are serving students in TOPEKA, Kansas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.