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Best Shawnee County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 9,100 students in Shawnee County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shawnee County, KS are Silver Lake Jr-sr High School, Capital City and Washburn Rural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawnee County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Shawnee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Shawnee County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shawnee Heights High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Shawnee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 E. Lake
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4639
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Capital City
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Washburn Rural High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,878 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Main
Rossville, KS 66533
(785) 584-6193
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Shawnee Heights High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Se Shawnee Heights Rd
Tecumseh, KS 66542
(785) 379-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Topeka West High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Seaman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Topeka High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Sw 10th St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 295-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Gr: 10-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Highland Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Se California Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Reach
7704 Parallel Parkway
Topeka, KS 66612
(913) 287-1718
Gr: 12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Gardner High School
1430 Nw 25th St
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 746-7266
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Topeka Virtual School
200 Se 40th Street Terrace
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8350
Gr: 1-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 128:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shawnee County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shawnee County, KS include Silver Lake Jr-sr High School, Capital City and Washburn Rural High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shawnee County?
14 public high schools are located in Shawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee County?
Shawnee County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Shawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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