Enrollment
1,218
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201218001135
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawnee Heights High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawnee Heights High
Shawnee Heights High is a large high school in Tecumseh, Kansas, enrolling 1,218 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Kansas schools and 30% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,218 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shawnee Heights spends $11,626 per pupil, 25% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shawnee Heights also operates Berryton Elem (560 students) and Shawnee Heights Middle (540 students) alongside Shawnee Heights High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shawnee Heights High compares
Shawnee Heights High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Heights, which includes Shawnee Heights High.
$11,626
Per student
-25%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 72.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tecumseh on the city page.
Is Shawnee Heights High a good school?
Shawnee Heights High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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