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Northern Hills Junior High School (Closed 2009)

5620 N Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
Northern Hills Junior High School serves 473 students in grades 7-9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.14
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Northern Hills Junior High School?
473 students attend Northern Hills Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northern Hills Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Hills Junior High School?
Northern Hills Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Hills Junior High School offer ?
Northern Hills Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Northern Hills Junior High School part of?
Northern Hills Junior High School is part of Seaman School District.

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