LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGH SCHOOL

LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGH is a public high school that is part of the LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII school district, located in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 2,111 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 116 teachers, LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Lee’s Summit West High School, located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is a prominent secondary institution within the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career-pathway programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Lee’s Summit West maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, fostering student engagement through a robust array of MSHSAA-sanctioned athletics, competitive fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit—often associated with its "Titan" mascot—and focuses on developing well-rounded students by balancing rigorous academic expectations with a commitment to character development and school pride.

For more information, contact LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGH at (816) 986-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.