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#875 of 1,294 schools in KS
Capital City
High School · Topeka Public Schools · Topeka, KS
A Topeka Public Schools high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 SW Tuffy Kellog Dr, Topeka, KS 66606
- Math 0% proficient (2025)
- Reading 0% proficient (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Capital City score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Capital City sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,517/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topeka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,862
Median home value
$115,100
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Cair Paravel Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Cair Paravel Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Topeka HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Topeka Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #19 of 25
- District spending per student
- $17,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capital City is listed in Topeka Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital City
Capital City is a public high school in Topeka, KS, part of Topeka Public Schools, serving approximately 64 students in grades 7th-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #875 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capital City
What grades does Capital City serve?
Capital City serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Capital City?
Capital City has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital City?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital City is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capital City rank in KS?
Capital City ranks #875 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Capital City's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital City has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capital City?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capital City has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Capital City a charter school?
No, Capital City is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capital City a Title I school?
No, Capital City is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capital City?
87.5% of students at Capital City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Shawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (785) 295-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 66606)
- 10,177
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66606; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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