Enrollment
1,574
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201164001577
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawnee Mission South High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawnee Mission South High
Shawnee Mission South High is a large high school in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, enrolling 1,574 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,574 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shawnee Mission Pub Sch spends $12,112 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shawnee Mission's high schools, it stands alongside Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students): Shawnee Mission South High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.4:1).
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students) and Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students) alongside Shawnee Mission South 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 Mission South High compares
Shawnee Mission South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,112
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
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.
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 62.1%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, which includes Shawnee Mission South High.
$12,112
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 54.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~1,574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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 54/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Shawnee Mission South High a good school?
Shawnee Mission South High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 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.
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