Serving 1,506 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee Mission North 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 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawnee Mission North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shawnee Mission North High School's student population of 1,506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee Mission North 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 Mission North High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#839 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
9%
7%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee Mission North High School's ranking?
Shawnee Mission North High School is ranked #839 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Shawnee Mission North High School often compared to?
Shawnee Mission North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Mission East High School, Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, Shawnee Mission South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee Mission North High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee Mission North High School is 83%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Shawnee Mission North High School?
1,506 students attend Shawnee Mission North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Shawnee Mission North High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Mission North High School?
Shawnee Mission North High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawnee Mission North High School offer ?
Shawnee Mission North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shawnee Mission North High School part of?
Shawnee Mission North High School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Shawnee Mission North High School located?
Shawnee Mission North High School is located in the Crestview neighborhood of Mission, KS.
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