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#988 of 1,294 schools in KS

Shawnee Mission South High

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

A Shawnee Mission Pub Sch high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5800 W 107th St, Overland Park, KS 66207

  • Math 37% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,338
Chronic Absenteeism34.9%

Students at Shawnee Mission South High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shawnee Mission South 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$121,381

Median home value

$400,600

Median rent

$1,880/mo

College educated

69.6%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.4% 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
Accelerated Schools of Overland ParkPrivate · tuition7.4private6–120.6 mi60Compare →
Hyman Brand Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–121.3 mi199Compare →
Blue Valley North HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–122.1 mi1,402Compare →
The Barstow SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–122.9 mi850Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#38 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 South High is listed in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shawnee Mission South High

Shawnee Mission South High is a public high school in Overland Park, KS, part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, serving approximately 1,593 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shawnee Mission South High

What grades does Shawnee Mission South High serve?

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

How many students attend Shawnee Mission South High?

Shawnee Mission South High has an enrollment of approximately 1,593 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Mission South High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shawnee Mission South High rank in KS?

Shawnee Mission South High ranks #988 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Shawnee Mission South High's MySchoolScout rating?

Shawnee Mission South High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 South High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee Mission South High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shawnee Mission South High a charter school?

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

Is Shawnee Mission South High a Title I school?

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

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

34.7% of students at Shawnee Mission South 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
1,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 66207)
15,149
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
42.9
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 66207; 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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