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USD437 | About 437 | Board of Education | Employment | Staff
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
The Auburn-Washburn School District is made up of 128 square miles of sub-urban and rural areas in southwest Topeka and Shawnee County. Our staff members are committed to Inspiring and Challenging every child, every day. This dedication to excellence has made us one of the highest performing school districts in Kansas and is driving our steady growth.

USD 437 is currently made up of 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 alternative high school, and 1 alternative learning center.

Elementary Schools Grades
Auburn Elementary Pre-school - 6
Farley Elementary Pre-school - 6
Indian Hills Elementary Kindergarten - 6
Jay Shideler Elementary Kindergarten - 6
Pauline Central Primary Pre-school - 3
Pauline South Intermediate 4 - 6
Wanamaker Elementary Kindergarten - 6
   
Secondary Schools Grades
Washburn Rural Middle School 7 - 8
Washburn Rural High School 9 - 12
   
Alternative Learning Grades
Tallgrass Student Learning Center 7 - 12
Washburn Rural Alternative High School 10 - 12

Our schools reflect the commitment to excellence evident in our community. Above all we want every student to succeed. If academic achievement is an indicator of success we are reaching our goal. We consistently rank among the leaders in a variety of test scores including the ACT and SAT as well as in National Merit Scholarships.

No one cares more about students than the staff in the Auburn-Washburn Schools. Almost half the faculty here hold a Masters Degree or higher. When it comes to staff earning awards for excellence, we lead the area. We have an aggressive staff development process and provide teachers with the resources they need in the classroom.
Our Staff Cares

Small Class Sizes
We know the value of small class sizes. The average size of elementary classes in Auburn-Washburn is 19 students. Our diverse classrooms include new students from 30 different states and 5 foreign countries each year.

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