Shawnee Heights High School

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Shawnee Heights High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4201 SE Shawnee Heights Rd,  Tecumseh, KS
Shawnee Heights Unified School District
3.6
4.4
1,218 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ed West
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
75.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.5%
State Average
28.7%
Science
47.4%
State Average
29.5%
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
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
62.4%
Hispanic
21.3%
Two or more races
9.6%
Black
5.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Washburn University 351 Students
The University of Kansas 325 Students
Kansas State University 294 Students
Emporia State University 149 Students
Wichita State University 144 Students
Baker University 69 Students
Pittsburg State University 68 Students
Fort Hays State University 63 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 60 Students
University of Central Missouri 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 69 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Biology 54 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Education 26 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students
Accounting 22 Students
Graphic Design 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 190 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/19/2025
Many different diverse elective and college class options. Counselors are a great resource for college advice and guidance.
3.0 Senior
1/21/2025
It is currently my first year at Shawnee Heights. It is a bigger school then what I'm used too. The experience has been overwheleming but great with many more oppertunities.
5.0 Senior
6/29/2023
I have enjoyed studying at this school. I have had great experiences with my teachers, especially my art and math teachers. A change that I would like is having more options for lunch.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 11 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/1/2026
My son was in the 10th grade and the staff encouraged him to drop out. This came from my son saying this. When I confronted the staff about it, it was said we try to motivate our students by saying this. Instead of being motivated my son would talk about dropping out. I had to let him finish out the...
5.0 parent
3/20/2022
Love this school teachers are so nice and work great with students
5.0 parent
10/25/2020
An excellent school to go to with really really good teachers and nice students to go to school with
5.0 student
11/13/2018
Shawnee Heights High School has provided me with a lot of opportunities. They have clubs and numerous extra curricular activities for students to feel involved. I have been able to prepare myself for college, have a great high school experience, and get involved in my community. 10/10 recommend this...

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Shawnee Heights High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tecumseh, KS, in the Tecumseh neighborhood, and is served by the Shawnee Heights Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,218 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Shawnee Heights High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $307,615. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bishop Seabury Academy, Lawrence Virtual School, Shawnee Heights Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Tecumseh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shawnee Heights High School.

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