Serving 1,976 students in grades 9-12, Lee's Summit West High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,976 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee's Summit West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lee's Summit West High School's student population of 1,976 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,976 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee's Summit West 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 West High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee's Summit West High School's ranking?
Lee's Summit West High School is ranked #111 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lee's Summit West High School often compared to?
Lee's Summit West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee's Summit North High School, Lee's Summit Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee's Summit West High School?
The graduation rate of Lee's Summit West High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit West High School?
1,976 students attend Lee's Summit West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lee's Summit West High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee's Summit West High School?
Lee's Summit West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit West High School offer ?
Lee's Summit West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee's Summit West High School part of?
Lee's Summit West High School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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