For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,530 students in Mission, KS. The top ranked public high school in Mission, KS is Shawnee Mission North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Mission have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Mission, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shawnee Mission North High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mission, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Mission North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Johnson Dr
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-6900
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,506 students
Mission, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6601 Santa Fe Dr
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-1700
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-1700
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
5527 Juniper
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-4600
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-4600
Grades: K-6
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mission, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Mission, KS include Shawnee Mission North High School. Mission has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Mission?
2 public high schools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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