- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tecumseh, KS
Shawnee Heights High
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Heights High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201218001135
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Heights High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee Heights High has class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Heights High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tecumseh, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Heights · Kansas
NCES ID 201218001135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Shawnee Heights High held near 1,242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.3 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 201218001135 · Tecumseh, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,218 enr · 17.9:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Berryton Elem (560 students)
Shawnee Heights High held near 1,242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.3 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Shawnee Heights High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shawnee Heights High
1,218 students
- Berryton Elem
Berryton Elem
560 students
- Shawnee Height
Shawnee Heights Middle
540 students
- Tecumseh South 464
Tecumseh South Elem
464 students
- Tecumseh North 435
Tecumseh North Elem
435 students
- Shawnee Height 429
Shawnee Heights Elem
429 students
What this shows Shawnee Heights High reports 1,218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawnee Heights High compares
Shawnee Heights High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 41% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,218
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Shawnee Heights High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Heights reports $12,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawnee Heights High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berryton Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh South Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh North Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Heights High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Heights High
How many students attend Shawnee Heights High?
Shawnee Heights High has 1,218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tecumseh, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,293 (2022-23) → 1,242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights High is 17.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawnee Heights High?
25.4% of students at Shawnee Heights High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Heights High?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Heights High is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Tecumseh, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Heights High?
Shawnee Heights High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shawnee Heights High rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Heights High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tecumseh, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shawnee Heights?
Besides Shawnee Heights High, Shawnee Heights also operates Berryton Elem (560 students), Shawnee Heights Middle (540 students), and Tecumseh South Elem (464 students). See the Shawnee Heights district page for the complete list.