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#1172 of 1,294 schools in KS

Shawnee Mission North High

High School · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Overland Park, KS

A Shawnee Mission Pub Sch high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

7401 Johnson Dr, Overland Park, KS 66202

  • Math 32% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.4% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.6% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation18.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$12,338
Chronic Absenteeism49.2%

Students at Shawnee Mission North High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shawnee Mission North High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,951/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Overland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,148

Median home value

$264,400

Median rent

$1,228/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Project FinishEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.7 mi24Compare →
Overland Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition3.6K–121.8 mi116Compare →
Beyond the BellEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.4 mi23Compare →
Bishop Miege High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.69–122.7 mi665Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#42 of 44
District spending per student
$12,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shawnee Mission North High is listed in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shawnee Mission North High

Shawnee Mission North High is a public high school in Overland Park, KS, part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, serving approximately 1,506 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shawnee Mission North High

What grades does Shawnee Mission North High serve?

Shawnee Mission North High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Shawnee Mission North High?

Shawnee Mission North High has an enrollment of approximately 1,506 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Mission North High?

The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Mission North High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shawnee Mission North High rank in KS?

Shawnee Mission North High ranks #1,172 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Shawnee Mission North High's MySchoolScout rating?

Shawnee Mission North High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Shawnee Mission North High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee Mission North High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shawnee Mission North High a charter school?

No, Shawnee Mission North High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shawnee Mission North High a Title I school?

No, Shawnee Mission North High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawnee Mission North High?

55.8% of students at Shawnee Mission North High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,506
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 66202)
17,321
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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