Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, Kansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washburn Rural High School is a rural public school in Topeka, Kansas that is part of Auburn-washburn Usd 437. It serves 1,878 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,878 Students

130 Teachers

5900 SW 61st St

Topeka, KS 66619 View local requests

http://www.wrhs.net

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Washburn Rural High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Washburn Rural High School Demographics

39%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Washburn Rural High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 10, 2026

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