Very Good
#394 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 18% in state
Lee's Summit West High
High School · Lee's Summit R-vii · Lee's Summit, MO
A Lee's Summit R-vii high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2600 SW WARD RD, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
- Math 71% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lee's Summit West High score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lee's Summit 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lee's Summit), 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
$132,310
Median home value
$380,800
Median rent
$1,738/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64082; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,960 | Compare → |
| Langsford HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 3.4 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Lees Summit AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Lee's Summit North HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,998 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee's Summit R-vii
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #4 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lee's Summit West High is listed in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lee's Summit West High
Lee's Summit West High is a public high school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of Lee's Summit R-vii, serving approximately 1,976 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lee's Summit West High
What grades does Lee's Summit West High serve?
Lee's Summit West High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lee's Summit West High?
Lee's Summit West High has an enrollment of approximately 1,976 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee's Summit West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit West High rank in MO?
Lee's Summit West High ranks #394 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lee's Summit West High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee's Summit West High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Lee's Summit West High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee's Summit West High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lee's Summit West High a charter school?
No, Lee's Summit West High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lee's Summit West High a Title I school?
No, Lee's Summit West High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee's Summit West High?
10.2% of students at Lee's Summit 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
- 1,976
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (816) 986-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64082)
- 19,729
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64082; 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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