School Overview
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.
1,293
Total Students
68.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Heights High
Demographic Student Count
White793
Hispanic277
Black83
Asian9
Two or More117
American Indian14
  • White
    793 (61.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    277 (21.4 %)
  • Two or More
    117 (9.0 %)
  • Black
    83 (6.4 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    9 (0.7 %)
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 Heights
Phone: (785)379-5880
Website: http://www.usd450.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 353
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 77
Grades Taught
Grade 9 292
Grade 10 306
Grade 11 272
Grade 12 290
Ungraded 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shawnee Heights High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9292
Grade 10306
Grade 11272
Grade 12290
Ungraded133
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shawnee Heights High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female66051%
Male63349%