Shawnee Mission North High School

Shawnee Mission North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7401 Johnson Dr,  Shawnee Mission, KS
Shawnee Mission School District
3.9
4.4
1,510 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
47.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
46.6%
State Average
33.2%
Science
44.6%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
White
49.2%
Hispanic
32.7%
Black
9.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS for the Arts in Kansas
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.
The University of Kansas 387 Students
Kansas State University 293 Students
Johnson County Community College 252 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 208 Students
Emporia State University 161 Students
Wichita State University 157 Students
Pittsburg State University 135 Students
Baker University 124 Students
University of Missouri 93 Students
University of Central Missouri 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 92 Students
Biology 73 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Business 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 28 Students
Engineering 27 Students
Education 26 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 26 Students
Computer Science 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 225 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/19/2024
As a senior, I wish that they would give us more than just a semester class to be prepared for the outside world. I feel like a lot of the teachers don't motivate you enough to get your work done, and just tell you do to it or you're getting a zero.
4.0 Junior
2/1/2023
I can't complain students could be better the staff is good. New assignments almost every day can get annoying. Most teachers treat you as if you're an adult and it feels pleasant as a junior.
5.0 Senior
11/27/2022
It is really diverse and inclusive. You WILL find your group of people and it isn't a school with cliques as part of the culture.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 9 Reviews
4.0 other
8/23/2023
I went here for my high school education. The art program is where I spent most of my time and inspired me to become a art teacher myself. Made good friends with the teachers in that program and felt a mutual respect between student and teacher. But in the other departments, there were issues. Fortu...
4.0 student
8/29/2022
It’s a pretty good school but needs a lot of improvement. Sports coaches expect new players to figure everything out on their own, in terms of gear to buy, what to study, etc. most especially the football coaches.Bullying is a rare occurrence here, and if it does happen, it’s dealt with by the stude...
2.0 parent
5/17/2018
My student participated in the Signature Program: Culinary Arts via SM North. He missed out on picture days, information dissemination, and the general culture of a high school setting. North administration has poor communication and excludes kids that are in the Signature programs. Their schedules...
5.0 parent
8/25/2017
Our experience at North has been exceptional. The culture created by administration, staff, and teachers is one of caring, respect, and growth mindset.

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Shawnee Mission North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shawnee Mission, KS, in the Merriam neighborhood, and is served by the Shawnee Mission School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,510 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Shawnee Mission North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $329,012. Discover additional schools in the area, like Beyond the Bell, J C Harmon High School, Overland Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Shawnee Mission has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shawnee Mission North High School.

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