Lee's Summit Senior High School

Lee's Summit Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 SE Blue Pky,  Lee's Summit, MO
Lee's Summit R-VII School District
4.0
4.2
1,960 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. John Faulkenberry
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
139
Full Time Teachers
139
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
373:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
66.4%
Black
12.1%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Public HS Teachers in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri 338 Students
University of Central Missouri 273 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 258 Students
Missouri State University 224 Students
The University of Kansas 146 Students
Kansas State University 140 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 122 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 121 Students
University of Arkansas 109 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 107 Students
Business 103 Students
Biology 94 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 68 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Journalism 36 Students
Chemistry 35 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 288 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/16/2024
Lee's Summit High School is very diverse. We have lots of options for classes to take and a variety of different learning spaces. I have encountered many problems with getting classes I sign up for, however, that has shown to be a blessing in disguise. The school is very interested in student safety but has been taking funds away from other areas to add unnecessary safety protocols.
1.0 Alum
8/2/2024
My opinion, if you're of color they dont treat you the same. I didnt have chances and was often kicked out and rejected from this school. I didnt have to do much to be discriminated against. Some of the same things my peers did, I would get written up and sent out for. I had some hateful teachers that simply did not care. Outside of that, college readiness was non existent. I wasnt prepared at all. They dont care to help my race.
4.0 Senior
4/21/2024
I think that it is a great school, comparitavely. I would love to see some issues fixed, such as a substance issue with many of the students. Some other things I might've changed would be the school culture and make it feel more friendly. Overall, they have good programs and good help on hand.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/18/2018
We absolutely Love our interaction with this school!
5.0 other
5/23/2016
Teachers go above and beyond in helping students be successful. All teachers are available before or after schools on many days if the student seeks help.Science labs are outstanding and challenging at the advanced level. Open lab times are available. There are a lot of extracurricular opportunities...
5.0 parent
10/5/2013
Our daughter attended Lee's Summit High School graduating in the class of 2005. This was a very rewarding experience academically as well as, socially. LSHS helped prepare our daughter for college. She was fortunate to have some of the best teachers in the district. She is currently working towards...
1.0 parent
6/23/2013
Do you think that 42% of the students are just lazy or stupid? Statistics do not lie. The average student is not receiving a good enough education to go to community college. Those are the facts. One college teacher told his students that they would not be in a remedial college class if their high s...

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Lee's Summit Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lee's Summit, MO, in the Lee's Summit neighborhood, and is served by the Lee's Summit R-VII School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,960 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Lee's Summit Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $413,457. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lee's Summit North High School, Summit Christian Academy, Lee's Summit Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lee's Summit has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lee's Summit Senior High School.

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