Public School
Shawnee Mission South High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 7-12
- Shawnee Mission, KS
- 276 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- Health & SafetyB+
- AdministrationA-
- SportsA-
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
Shawnee Mission South High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingA
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$78,217
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,084
National
$949Median Home Value
$248,100
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.21 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.21 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,435
Free or Reduced Lunch
30%
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses
Teachers
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.40 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.40 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.40 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$10,959/ year
National
$12,239- 88%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
- 47%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
Shawnee Mission South High School Reviews
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This school provided me with so many opportunities. The arts programs are absolutely stellar, and they allowed me to participate at the highest level in both choir and band. They also provide numerous involvement activities, including sports, many clubs, and student leadership. I was able to take classes in my chosen field - computer science - every single year! They maintain a wonderful engineering program and give individualized levels of challenge to each student. Overall, I’d highly recommend this school!
Shawnee Mission South is a well rounded high school in the suburbs of Overland Park, Kansas. Yet, you can meet people from all walks of life. Overall the teachers are passionate about their jobs and are always happy to help. The honors/AP program is solid and does a great job preparing you for college. There also never seems to be a dull moment at SMS, we always have something fun going on from a sports game, to a dance, or a pep assembly. Oh, and let us not forget our og mascot, Rocky the Raider! Overall it's definitely one of the best schools to attend in the state of Kansas.
It has been four years since I graduated from Shawnee Mission South, but I still look back fondly upon all the memories I made as a student. Without passionate history teachers, a stellar swim coach, an amazing choir and a fun Latin class, I would not be the student I am today. By being pushed to do my best in academics, athletics, and choir, I moved out of my comfort zone and gained the confidence and discipline necessary to succeed in college. The countless exams, AP tests, concerts, swim practices and after school activities that defined my high school career prepared me for the rigors of college classes, as well as college choir.
Like all high schools, the social scene was not perfect and the food was not anything to write home about, but the faculty and teachers always made up for any flaws. With the support of generous parent volunteers to back them up, clubs and athletic teams thrived and helped turn rambunxious freshmen into stoic seniors.
Like all high schools, the social scene was not perfect and the food was not anything to write home about, but the faculty and teachers always made up for any flaws. With the support of generous parent volunteers to back them up, clubs and athletic teams thrived and helped turn rambunxious freshmen into stoic seniors.