SHAWNEE MISSION EAST HIGH SCHOOL

Shawnee Mission East High is a public high school that is part of the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch school district, located in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 1,805 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 95 teachers, Shawnee Mission East High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shawnee Mission East High School, located in Prairie Village, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Shawnee Mission School District. Known for its strong academic tradition, the school consistently earns high rankings for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses. The school serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for fostering a culture of excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in the state of Kansas.

Beyond the classroom, Shawnee Mission East is celebrated for its robust extracurricular programs and vibrant school spirit. The "Lancer" community offers students an extensive range of opportunities in athletics, performing arts, competitive debate, and various student-led organizations. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, the school emphasizes both personal development and community engagement, maintaining a long-standing reputation as a pillar of the Shawnee Mission area.

For more information, contact Shawnee Mission East High at (913) 993-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7500 Mission Rd
Shawnee Mission, KS 66208-4298
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SHAWNEE MISSION EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 1,805 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,805
Teachers:
95.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,805 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHAWNEE MISSION EAST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.