SHAWNEE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Shawnee Heights High is a public high school that is part of the Shawnee Heights school district, located in Tecumseh, KS with about 1,151 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 70 teachers, Shawnee Heights High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Heights High School, located in Tecumseh, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450. Situated just southeast of Topeka, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The campus serves a diverse student body from the surrounding suburban and rural communities, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional coursework, vocational training, and college-preparatory programs.
The school maintains a strong sense of community spirit, often rallying behind its athletic teams—the Thunderbirds—and supporting a variety of clubs, performing arts, and service organizations. By emphasizing both character development and academic achievement, Shawnee Heights High School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty. For more information regarding their current academic calendar, district policies, or upcoming events, visitors can access the official district website at http://www.usd450.net.
For more information, contact Shawnee Heights High at (785) 379-5880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tecumseh, KS 66542-9794
(785) 379-5880
http://www.usd450.net
SHAWNEE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Tecumseh, KS with about 1,151 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shawnee Heights
- Total Students:
- 1,151
- Teachers:
- 70.77
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,151 students
- White
- 67.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.