- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shawnee Mission, KS
Shawnee Mission South High
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Mission South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201164001577
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Mission South High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee Mission South High has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Mission South High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Shawnee Mission South High held near 1,593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.1 → 97.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 201164001577 · Shawnee Mission, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,574 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Shawnee Mission South High held near 1,593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.1 → 97.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Shawnee Mission South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission East High
1,737 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission West High
1,599 students
- This school
Shawnee Mission South High
1,574 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission North High
1,502 students
- Indian Hills M
Indian Hills Middle
879 students
What this shows Shawnee Mission South High reports 1,574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawnee Mission South High compares
Shawnee Mission South 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,574
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$12,247
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Shawnee Mission South High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch reports $12,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawnee Mission South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Mission South High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Shawnee Mission
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Shawnee Mission East High
Standard public school
1,737 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Standard public school
1,599 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Mission West High
Standard public school
1,599 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Mission North High
Standard public school
1,502 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Project Finish
Standard public school
28 students
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 (~1,574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Mission South High
How many students attend Shawnee Mission South High?
Shawnee Mission South High has 1,574 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,586 (2022-23) → 1,593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Mission South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Mission South High is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawnee Mission South High?
27.7% of students at Shawnee Mission South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Mission South High?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Mission South High is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Mission South High?
Shawnee Mission South High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mission South High rank among high schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Mission South High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Shawnee Mission, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Shawnee Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Shawnee Mission South High, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students), Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students), and Shawnee Mission West High (1,599 students). See the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch district page for the complete list.