Serving 1,593 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee Mission South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Shawnee Mission South High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Mission South High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Shawnee Mission South High School's ranking?
Shawnee Mission South High School is ranked #543 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Shawnee Mission South High School often compared to?
Shawnee Mission South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Mission West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee Mission South High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee Mission South High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Shawnee Mission South High School?
1,593 students attend Shawnee Mission South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Shawnee Mission South High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Mission South High School?
Shawnee Mission South High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawnee Mission South High School offer ?
Shawnee Mission South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shawnee Mission South High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Shawnee Mission South High School located?
Shawnee Mission South High School is located in the Nall Hills neighborhood of Overland Park, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Nall Hills.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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