Lee's Summit West High School

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Lee's Summit West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2600 SW Ward Rd,  Lee's Summit, MO
Lee's Summit R-VII School District
4.1
5.0
1,999 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Chad Hertzog
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

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
3.54
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
93.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
423:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
68.6%
Black
13.6%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%

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 494 Students
University of Central Missouri 391 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 295 Students
Missouri State University 290 Students
The University of Kansas 253 Students
Kansas State University 205 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 204 Students
University of Arkansas 166 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 120 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 117 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 175 Students
Nursing 163 Students
Biology 115 Students
Psychology 113 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 91 Students
Computer Science 69 Students
Marketing 61 Students
Graphic Design 55 Students
Political Science and Government 53 Students
Education 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 474 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/31/2025
From freshman year to senior year I was always learning something new. All of my teachers and peers were constantly connecting through various topics, challenging each others knowledge to improve ourselves.
4.0 Alum
5/28/2025
Although some things have changed since I've been there. The parents have been involved tremendously in a lot of facets, plus the school helps some prepare for college by even providing a free ACT test for all juniors in April.
5.0 Senior
2/5/2025
I have loved being a part of Lee's Summit West and its culture. There are so many diverse clubs, sports, and activities to be a part of. Being involved at this school helped me grow as an individual and prepare me for college in a way that not many schools offer.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 student
12/5/2019
My experience has been awsome there has been great courses that allowed me to grow and ouch myself and there has always been someone to talk to if I needed
5.0 parent
7/27/2012
What a GEM of a school! My daughter absolutely loved it there. I can't say enough good things about my daughter's experience there. She became articulate, confident & made great friends while being at West. She was sad that I had to transfer her due to recent marriage. I am told by her that everyone...
5.0 other
2/17/2012
Regarding the comments made about the yearbook and mentors... As a previous yearbook editor, in 2004-2008, I just wanted to let you know that the yearbook has no affiliation with the staff or administrators at LSWHS. The yearbook is based on what the yearbook staff wants to write about and what the...

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Lee's Summit West 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,999 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Lee's Summit West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $422,628. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summit Christian Academy, Islamic School of Greater Kansas City, Forerunner Christian 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 West High School.

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