Serving 1,242 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawnee Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Shawnee Heights High School's student population of 1,242 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Heights High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee Heights High School's ranking?
Shawnee Heights High School is ranked #1029 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Shawnee Heights High School often compared to?
Shawnee Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn Rural High School, Seaman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee Heights High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Shawnee Heights High School?
1,242 students attend Shawnee Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Shawnee Heights High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Heights High School?
Shawnee Heights High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawnee Heights High School offer ?
Shawnee Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shawnee Heights High School part of?
Shawnee Heights High School is part of Shawnee Heights School District.
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