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Washburn Rural High

Topeka, Kansas · Grades 9 to 12 · Auburn-Washburn

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About Washburn Rural High

Washburn Rural High serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Topeka, Kansas. Enrollment was 1,878 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Topeka. With about 133.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.1 students per teacher. Auburn-Washburn School District runs 9 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Shawnee County. Families comparing options will find 15 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5900 SW 61st, Topeka, KS 66619
Phone	(785) 339-4100
School district	Auburn-Washburn
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,878
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	133.1
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Shawnee County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 200320001073). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Washburn Rural Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Topeka · 0.4 mi Jay Shideler ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Topeka · 1.3 mi Pauline South IntermediatePublic · Grades 4 to 6Wakarusa, KS · 3.1 mi Pauline Central PrimaryPublic · Grades PreK to 3Topeka · 3.4 mi Marjorie French Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Topeka · 3.5 mi Farley ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Topeka · 3.5 mi McEachron ElemPublic · Grades PreK to 5Topeka · 4.1 mi Christ the King SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Topeka · 4.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Washburn Rural High serve?

Washburn Rural High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Washburn Rural High?

Washburn Rural High reported 1,878 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn Rural High?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,878 students and 133.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Washburn Rural High a public or charter school?

Washburn Rural High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Washburn Rural High in?

Washburn Rural High is part of Auburn-Washburn School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ks/auburn-washburn-school-district/

Where is Washburn Rural High located?

Washburn Rural High is at 5900 SW 61st, Topeka, KS 66619. The phone number is (785) 339-4100.

How many other schools are near Washburn Rural High?

There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of Washburn Rural High in our directory.