Shawnee Mission South High School
School Overview
Shawnee Mission South High School is a public school located in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. It is a school in Shawnee Mission Public Schools Unified School District district.
According to the Kansas state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,499 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 88 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,499 students are attending Shawnee Mission South High School. By gender, there are 761 and 738 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Shawnee Mission South High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 112 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 105 | 56 | 49 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 59 | 53 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 88 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Shawnee Mission South High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 88.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 88 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 88 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 8.0% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 375 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 97,815 Households |
| Population | 226,867 |
| Male | 111,277 |
| Female | 117,371 |
| Child Population | 61,030 |
| Total Housing Units | 104,382 Units |
| Average House Value | $221,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,064 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.00% |
| Average Household Income | $75,507 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.14% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Shawnee Mission South High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 389 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 224 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Shawnee Mission South High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 389 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 131 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 90 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 374 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 224 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
In Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, 45 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.