Shawnee Mission South High School

Shawnee Mission South High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
5800 W 107th St,  Shawnee Mission, KS
Shawnee Mission School District
3.9
4.2
1,512 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
74.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.1%
State Average
33.2%
Science
47.5%
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
373:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
64.8%
Hispanic
19.3%
Black
7.8%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 491 Students
Kansas State University 368 Students
Johnson County Community College 211 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 170 Students
University of Arkansas 152 Students
Emporia State University 148 Students
Pittsburg State University 128 Students
Wichita State University 124 Students
University of Missouri 112 Students
Baker University 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 115 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 83 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Computer Science 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Engineering 45 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Film and Video Studies 35 Students
Education 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 291 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/27/2025
My experience with Shawnee Mission South Highschool is bittersweet, I would say. I've made so many new friends and memories that I'm super grateful for. The school's prep and traditions along with culture are pretty good aswell. I can infer that there are some standard problems when it come to students making friends and "who accept's who in the world" but other than that South is pretty good
5.0 Senior
12/6/2023
Shawnee Mission South is a school that has prepared me for college on a level I never could have imagined. This school has taught me so much on not just how to be a better student but also a better person.
5.0 Senior
9/21/2023
My experience with south has been amazing, never a moment i felt left out or like i didn't matter. My academics expanded from the time i enrolled to now as a senior.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/1/2024
South is great. There is a large diverse student population, yet all kids seem to be getting along fairly well. The school is always well maintained, inside and out. Our kids have had games/activities here long before they ever attended classes, and it's always just so well maintained. You can tell...
5.0 parent
9/13/2023
Both of my kids are 'products' of the Shawnee Mission district, having come from Brookridge Elem, through Indian Woods to SMS. Throughout their tenure in those schools we had exceedingly good experiences with teachers, counselors, and administrators (they weren't all great, but they were professiona...
5.0 other
8/23/2018
I would rate this school 8 out of ten, I received a great education there keep up the good work I am an alumni there I graduated from sms in 1998
5.0 parent
1/27/2018
I rate this school as one of the finest high schools in the United States. I am the respected individual today due to the education I received here.

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Shawnee Mission South High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Shawnee Mission, KS and is served by the Shawnee Mission School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,512 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Shawnee Mission South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $459,864. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blue Valley North High School, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, The Barstow School, and more. Learn more about what Shawnee Mission has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shawnee Mission South High School.

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