Overview

Highland Park Central is a public school in Topeka, KS, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 17 elementary schools in Topeka Public Schools.

School Rating

Highland Park Central is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Kansas with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

2717 Southeast Illinois Avenue
Topeka, KS 66605
School leader: Mrs. Janna Abernathy
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
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  • NA
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  • 2 /10
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  • NA
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  • 3 /10
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  • 4 /10
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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • 10 /10
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  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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  • 6 /10
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