Shawnee Heights School District
School District · Tecumseh, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#219 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,353
$2,901 vs Kansas median
District size
3,659 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Shawnee Heights
Shawnee Heights is a Tecumseh, Kansas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,659 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $12,353 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Shawnee Heights demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shawnee Heights Elem, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Shawnee Heights students show an average math proficiency of 32.7% and ELA proficiency of 34.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shawnee Heights, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shawnee Heights with test data.
Schools in Shawnee Heights
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Tecumseh
- Total Enrollment
- 3,659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 247
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shawnee Heights?
Shawnee Heights has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shawnee Heights?
The average composite rating for Shawnee Heights is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Shawnee Heights?
Shawnee Heights spends $12,353 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shawnee Heights?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shawnee Heights is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shawnee Heights?
Shawnee Heights Elem is the highest-rated school in Shawnee Heights with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Shawnee Heights?
Across schools in Shawnee Heights with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shawnee Heights compare to other districts in Kansas?
Shawnee Heights has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Shawnee Heights with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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