Highland Park High School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 895 high school students from grades 9-12
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Topeka Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,517
- Graduation Rate: 58.5%
- Dropout Rate: 1.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.6
- Enrolled Students: 13,766
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 895
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 63.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 481 (53.7%)
- Females: 414 (46.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 101 (11.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 625 (69.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 726 (81.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 19 | 2.1% |
| Black | 410 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 204 | 22.8% |
| White | 247 | 27.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 208 | 23.2% |
| 10th Grade | 208 | 23.2% |
| 11th Grade | 207 | 23.1% |
| 12th Grade | 200 | 22.3% |
| Ungraded | 72 | 8.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 67%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:33%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $38,886
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,984 | 33% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,276 | 67% |
Source: KS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Highland Park High School
- Reviewed by Student on June 14, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i give it 5stars because other people doubt this school beacause it is prodominintly black, kids that go to this school are all colors and if you say you graduate from this school or you go to this school immediately people turn up their noses. the kids that leave this school do just as good in life as kids that graduat from other schools around the area. Yes it is great top be a scot and i will be attending HP next year!!
- Reviewed by Student on July 03, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- i love this school because some of the teachers are friendly..
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