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Shawnee Mission West High
High School · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Overland Park, KS
A Shawnee Mission Pub Sch high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS 66212
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shawnee Mission West High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shawnee Mission West 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$83,294
Median home value
$283,900
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,619 | Compare → |
| Shawnee Mission East HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,671 | Compare → |
| Shawnee Mission North HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,506 | Compare → |
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
- #44 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 West High is listed in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shawnee Mission West High
Shawnee Mission West High is a public high school in Overland Park, KS, part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, serving approximately 1,618 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 42% 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 West High
What grades does Shawnee Mission West High serve?
Shawnee Mission West High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shawnee Mission West High?
Shawnee Mission West High has an enrollment of approximately 1,618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Mission West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Mission West High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shawnee Mission West High rank in KS?
Shawnee Mission West High ranks #1,202 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Shawnee Mission West High's MySchoolScout rating?
Shawnee Mission West High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 West High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee Mission West High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shawnee Mission West High a charter school?
No, Shawnee Mission West High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shawnee Mission West High a Title I school?
No, Shawnee Mission West High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawnee Mission West High?
54.3% of students at Shawnee Mission West 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
- 1,618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (913) 993-7800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 66212)
- 32,804
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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 66212; 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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