Seaman High

Summary:

Seaman High is a public high school located in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,239 students. The school is part of the Seaman School District, which is ranked 104 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seaman High has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Seaman High's proficiency rates were 21.29% in ELA, 17.98% in Math, and 20.85% in Science, while the state averages were 33.55%, 31.6%, and 32.28%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 93 out of 314 high schools in 2017-2018 to 239 out of 318 high schools in 2023-2024. Seaman High also has significant performance gaps between different student subgroups, with particularly low proficiency rates for Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Shawnee Heights High, Silver Lake Junior-Senior High, and Jefferson West High, Seaman High's academic performance lags behind. These nearby schools have consistently outperformed Seaman High in proficiency rates and statewide rankings, and they also have lower percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Seaman High's lower per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratio compared to some of these high-performing schools could be contributing factors to the opportunity gaps observed at the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4850 Rochester Rd
       Topeka, KS  66617


(785) 286-8300

District: Seaman

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,288 Help


Feeder schools for Seaman High:

Elementary:    Elmont Elementary
    Logan Elementary
    North Fairview
    Northern Hills Elementary
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Middle:    Seaman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,179

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seaman High ranks worse than 75.2% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seaman High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seaman High is 15.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seaman High is $9,288.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seaman High:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaman High 239th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Seaman High in the ranking list.)

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Seaman:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaman 104th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seaman High

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Rank History for all students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.46 99th 262 62.2%
2007 71.51 75th 280 73.2%
2008 61.47 112th 267 58.1%
2009 65.02 110th 291 62.2%
2010 59.02 139th 302 54.0%
2011 45.74 193rd 298 35.2%
2012 60.93 148th 317 53.3%
2013 68.76 97th 323 70.0%
2015 63.55 110th 326 66.3%
2016 66.97 84th 313 73.2%
2017 50.53 148th 316 53.2%
2018 64.53 93rd 314 70.4%
2019 47.17 170th 325 47.7%
2021 43.54 192nd 320 40.0%
2022 43.70 190th 324 41.4%
2023 38.53 217th 327 33.6%
2024 31.89 239th 318 24.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.87 16th 49 67.3%
2019 22.55 47th 58 19.0%
2021 43.00 33rd 55 40.0%
2022 52.55 22nd 57 61.4%
2023 37.18 36th 64 43.8%
2024 32.04 45th 67 32.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.32 90th 110 18.2%
2019 28.95 92nd 111 17.1%
2021 51.61 39th 115 66.1%
2022 56.28 29th 117 75.2%
2023 50.18 45th 122 63.1%
2024 40.39 67th 124 46.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.01 82nd 228 64.0%
2019 31.70 170th 229 25.8%
2021 33.04 152nd 213 28.6%
2022 29.80 180th 223 19.3%
2023 26.19 203rd 250 18.8%
2024 39.72 155th 249 37.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.43 65th 248 73.8%
2019 55.54 106th 249 57.4%
2021 37.69 172nd 250 31.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.32 90th 110 18.2%
2019 28.95 92nd 111 17.1%
2021 51.61 39th 115 66.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.60 28th 35 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.15 84th 248 66.1%
2019 31.20 184th 252 27.0%
2021 49.00 127th 258 50.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.31 16th 89 82.0%
2019 56.91 33rd 92 64.1%
2021 47.02 48th 99 51.5%
2022 59.61 36th 102 64.7%
2023 56.12 43rd 110 60.9%
2024 29.15 79th 105 24.8%
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Rank History for White students at Seaman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.51 103rd 296 65.2%
2019 42.35 181st 306 40.8%
2021 38.71 202nd 302 33.1%
2022 40.64 187th 307 39.1%
2023 33.63 220th 309 28.8%
2024 29.07 225th 295 23.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Seaman High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 821 30 1 16 25 n/a n/a 0 893
1989 809 19 1 19 16 n/a n/a 0 864
1990 709 19 4 23 47 n/a n/a 0 802
1991 706 17 3 17 29 n/a n/a 0 772
1992 690 12 7 23 25 n/a n/a 0 757
1993 708 13 4 18 18 n/a n/a 0 761
1994 692 17 2 27 28 n/a n/a 0 766
1995 755 12 2 27 9 n/a n/a 0 805
1996 755 12 2 27 9 n/a n/a 0 805
1997 661 9 4 50 88 n/a n/a 0 812
1998 749 9 0 21 14 n/a n/a 0 793
1999 712 3 4 30 10 n/a n/a 0 759
2000 688 6 4 22 24 n/a n/a 0 744
2001 684 3 8 35 45 n/a n/a 0 775
2002 714 6 15 39 31 n/a n/a 0 805
2003 714 6 15 39 31 n/a n/a 0 805
2004 674 3 7 13 3 n/a n/a 70 770
2005 699 5 7 18 5 n/a n/a 69 803
2006 750 3 11 38 9 n/a n/a 14 825
2007 767 6 3 25 7 n/a n/a 20 828
2008 774 8 9 28 6 n/a n/a 21 846
2009 1051 16 11 35 14 n/a n/a 35 1162
2010 1035 14 8 49 13 2 30 0 1151
2011 1027 13 16 48 11 1 31 0 1147
2012 1042 19 18 60 13 1 40 0 1193
2013 1054 16 21 66 6 2 42 0 1207
2014 1043 21 21 79 10 2 44 0 1220
2015 1052 20 11 79 11 1 46 0 1220
2016 1044 20 12 85 16 0 47 0 1224
2017 999 27 12 86 18 0 56 0 1198
2018 1038 43 14 106 22 0 64 0 1287
2019 1008 28 12 112 19 0 63 0 1242
2020 966 32 13 116 15 0 69 0 1211
2021 993 25 14 116 16 2 66 0 1232
2022 1001 32 15 113 13 0 69 0 1243
2023 995 31 13 124 12 0 64 0 1239
2024 959 28 9 112 14 0 57 0 1179

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seaman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 893 53.0 16.8 0
1989 864 54.0 16.0 n/a
1990 802 51.1 15.6 0
1991 772 54.8 14.0 n/a
1992 757 50.1 15.1 11.1
1993 761 52.0 14.6 7.5
1994 766 54.9 14.0 6.8
1995 805 54.7 14.7 9.8
1996 805 54.7 14.7 9.8
1997 812 55.4 14.7 13.3
1998 793 54.5 14.6 8.8
1999 759 55.9 13.6 9.7
2000 744 60.6 12.3 9.5
2001 775 57.6 13.5 8.5
2002 805 60.6 13.3 11.7
2003 805 60.6 13.3 11.7
2004 770 59.4 13.0 15.4
2005 803 61.9 13.0 19.2
2006 825 64.5 12.8 18.9
2007 828 64.4 12.9 19.2
2008 846 60.4 14.0 18.1
2009 1162 77.6 15.0 25.6
2010 1151 72.5 15.8 27.3
2011 1147 77.2 14.8 27.8
2012 1193 94.9 12.5 29.1
2013 1207 93.4 12.9 27.3
2014 1220 94.4 12.9 30.4
2015 1220 93.0 13.1 31.6
2016 1224 91.0 13.4 32.4
2017 1198 94.0 12.7 33.6
2018 1287 92.9 13.8 29.8
2019 1242 93.5 13.2 31.1
2020 1211 92.3 13.1 30.7
2021 1232 87.9 14.0 30.8
2022 1243 86.4 14.3 27.1
2023 1239 80.3 15.4 30.9
2024 1179 75.5 15.6 31.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seaman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 893 53.0 16.8 0
1989 864 54.0 16.0 n/a
1990 802 51.1 15.6 0
1991 772 54.8 14.0 n/a
1992 757 50.1 15.1 11.1
1993 761 52.0 14.6 7.5
1994 766 54.9 14.0 6.8
1995 805 54.7 14.7 9.8
1996 805 54.7 14.7 9.8
1997 812 55.4 14.7 13.3
1998 793 54.5 14.6 8.8
1999 759 55.9 13.6 9.7
2000 744 60.6 12.3 9.5
2001 775 57.6 13.5 8.5
2002 805 60.6 13.3 11.7
2003 805 60.6 13.3 11.7
2004 770 59.4 13.0 15.4
2005 803 61.9 13.0 19.2
2006 825 64.5 12.8 18.9
2007 828 64.4 12.9 19.2
2008 846 60.4 14.0 18.1
2009 1162 77.6 15.0 25.6
2010 1151 72.5 15.8 27.3
2011 1147 77.2 14.8 27.8
2012 1193 94.9 12.5 29.1
2013 1207 93.4 12.9 27.3
2014 1220 94.4 12.9 30.4
2015 1220 93.0 13.1 31.6
2016 1224 91.0 13.4 32.4
2017 1198 94.0 12.7 33.6
2018 1287 92.9 13.8 29.8
2019 1242 93.5 13.2 31.1
2020 1211 92.3 13.1 30.7
2021 1232 87.9 14.0 30.8
2022 1243 86.4 14.3 27.1
2023 1239 80.3 15.4 30.9
2024 1179 75.5 15.6 31.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Seaman High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $467 (5.0%) $8,821 (95.0%) $9,288

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seaman High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 170th of 325 High schoolsRanks 217th of 327 High schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman High)26.819.4
 7.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)26.819.4
 7.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Seaman High)31.218.7
 12.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)31.218.7
 12.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Seaman High)20.326.1
 5.8%
   11th Grade Science (Seaman)20.326.1
 5.8%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12421239
 0.2%
African American2831
 10.7%
American Indian1912
 36.8%
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic112124
 10.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1008995
 1.3%
Two or More Races6364
 1.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%30.9%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Seaman High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,179 students attended Seaman High.

Students at Seaman High are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Seaman High ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Kansas high schools.

Seaman High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elmont Elementary
Elementary : Logan Elementary
Elementary : North Fairview
Elementary : Northern Hills Elementary
Elementary : West Indianola Elementary
Middle : Seaman Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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