Highland Park Central

Highland Park Central is a public school in Topeka, Kansas, which is a city of medium size. Highland Park Central has 308 students and serves grades PK–5. At Highland Park Central, 12% of students did well enough in math and 8% did well enough in reading. The ratio of students to teachers is 12:1, which is the same as in the district. There are 45% female students and 55% male students in the school. Ninety-three percent of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 25 full-time teachers who work the same amount of time as full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor. In Kansas Elementary Schools, Highland Park Central is ranked between 476 and 635. Twelve percent of students at Highland Park Central scored at or above the proficient level in math, and eight percent did the same in reading. In Topeka Public Schools, 22% of students read at or above the proficient level, and 23% of students did math at or above that level. In Kansas, 34% of students were able to read and do math at or above the proficient level.

Highland Park Central recognized students during its Honor Roll Assembly in September 2025. The celebration highlighted academic achievement across multiple grade levels.

Q1. Does this school offer gifted services?

Ans. Yes, students who meet the requirements can join targeted enrichment.

Q2. Do they have science fairs?

Ans. Some upper grades participate annually.

Q3. Does the school have peer mentoring?

Ans. Sometimes, older students help younger ones.

Q4. Are families invited to classroom showcases?

Ans. Yes, especially for displays of projects.

Q5. Is technology used a lot?

Ans. A lot of people use Chromebooks and online tools.