Topeka USD 501


Topeka USD 501, also known as Topeka Public Schools, is a public unified school district headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It is one of four school districts that serve the city of Topeka. Serving 13,430 students in the 2019-2020 school year, the district comprises 5 high schools, 6 middle schools, 15 elementary schools, and 7 other schools focused on serving other Pre-K-12 students. It has the highest enrollment of all school districts in Shawnee County. Topeka Public Schools is widely known for its role in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation case.

Administration

The school district is currently under the administration of Superintendent Tiffany Anderson.

Board of education

The Board of Education is currently under the leadership of President Randall Schumacher and Vice President Lisa Schmitt.

Current schools

The school district operates the following schools:
;High schools
Traditional high schools:
Non-traditional high schools:
;Middle schools
;Elementary schools
;Early Childhood Education Programs
  • Kansas Preschool Program at Quinton Heights Education Center
  • Parents As Teachers at Quinton Heights Education Center
  • Sheldon Child Development Center - Head Start
  • Pine Ridge Prep - State Pre-K Program
  • Shaner Early Learning Academy
;Closed Schools
  • Avondale East Elementary School - closed after 2011-12 school year
  • Avondale West Elementary School - students moved to Jardine Elementary Aug. 2017
  • Bishop Elementary School - students moved to Jardine Elementary Aug. 2017
  • Linn Elementary School - closed, due to budget cuts
  • Lundgren Elementary School - closed in 2011
  • Quinton Heights Elementary School - now Quinton Heights Preschool Program
  • Shaner Elementary School - students moved to Jardine Elementary Aug. 2017
  • Stout Elementary School - closed in 2022
;Other Facilities
Several buildings and facilities are operated by Topeka Public Schools in support of learning, including:
  • McKinley L. Burnett Administrative Center
  • Chandler Field, adjacent to the former school building, used as a practice field
  • Erickson Suite, a suite of 5 buildings on the former Kansas State Hospital grounds, hosting the USD 501 Campus Police, Hummer Sports Park management, and several program offices
  • Hummer Sports Park, a six-sport facility available for outside use as well as by TPS athletic programs
  • TPS Service Center
  • Bishop Professional Development Center

    Quick facts

  • 81.3% Graduation rate in 2020
  • 4,400 Students use district transportation every day
  • 14,500 Meals served at breakfast and lunch
  • 2,471 District employees