Highland Park Central
Grades: K-5
Students: 308
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 10:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 294:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
2717 Southeast Illinois Avenue
Topeka, KS 66605
Topeka, KS 66605
785-235-7000
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
2/10
6/10
NA
College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
HPC is full of staff that cares about kids! The teachers, admin, and support staff (counselors, paras, social worker, SLP, librarian, nurse, office staff, and more) go above and beyond to make sure students needs are being met. They strive to make sure every child is comfortable, feels loved, and ha
Posted by a community member on 1/16/2024Caring staff with strong family support. Staff go out of their way to ensure basic needs are met for their students (food, clothing, financial support, after school care, mental health, etc).
Posted by a community member on 1/11/2024Highland Park Central is a small neighborhood school that is working hard to meet the needs of its students. The school’s administration, staff, and families work together to offer a sense of community within the school. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and partner with staff. Love the HPC Scotti
Posted by a community member on 1/11/2024I see the student drop off issue hasn't changed since at.least back in 2015. It is DANGEROUS. Drop off is exactly as explained in the previous review. No enforcement, no respect. There is just one sole employee out there every morning holding the door open without any help or strength in numbers. It
Posted by a parent on 1/11/2024So far, the staff has been welcoming and very supportive. I look forward to learning from new students, staff, and administration this school year.
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Topeka schools - Highland Park Central is located at 2717 Southeast Illinois Avenue, Topeka KS 66605. Highland Park Central is in the Topeka Public Schools. Highland Park Central is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
