Shawnee Mission South High

5800 W 107th St
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207

www.smsd.org/Schools/smsouth/

1,586 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shawnee Mission South High School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Shawnee Mission School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, emphasizing both college and career readiness through a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and specialized academic support services.

Beyond the classroom, "South," as it is commonly known, is deeply rooted in a culture of community and school spirit. The school offers a variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations, encouraging students to engage in leadership and collaborative activities. As a long-standing pillar of the local community, Shawnee Mission South focuses on developing well-rounded individuals by balancing rigorous educational standards with the social and personal development necessary for success in a global society.

1,586

Total Students

101.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Mission South High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,027
Hispanic	306
Black	123
Asian	45
Two or More	85

White
1,027 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
306 (19.3 %)
Black
123 (7.8 %)
Two or More
85 (5.4 %)
Asian
45 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-7500
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/smsouth/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 423

Grade 10 400

Grade 11 397

Grade 12 366