Serving 1,920 students in grades 9-12, Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,920 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Lee's Summit Sr. High School's student population of 1,920 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,920 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee's Summit Sr. High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
66%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee's Summit Sr. High School's ranking?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School is ranked #177 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lee's Summit Sr. High School often compared to?
Lee's Summit Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee's Summit North High School, Lee's Summit West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lee's Summit Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
1,920 students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lee's Summit Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit Sr. High School offer ?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee's Summit Sr. High School part of?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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