Serving 1,976 students in grades 9-12, Lee's Summit West High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,976 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Lee's Summit West High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee's Summit West High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee's Summit West High School?
The graduation rate of Lee's Summit West High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit West High School?
1,976 students attend Lee's Summit West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lee's Summit West High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee's Summit West High School?
Lee's Summit West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit West High School offer ?
Lee's Summit West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee's Summit West High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,976 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
