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School Comparison

Shawnee Mission South High
vs.
Shawnee Mission West High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Shawnee Mission South High
Shawnee Mission West High
  • Shawnee Mission West High reported a higher chronically absent students than Shawnee Mission South High (652 vs. 556).
  • Shawnee Mission West High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Shawnee Mission South High (115 vs. 30).
  • Shawnee Mission South High reported a higher dual enrollment than Shawnee Mission West High (143 vs. 60).
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Shawnee Mission West High reported a higher chronically absent students than Shawnee Mission South High (652 vs. 556).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Shawnee Mission West High reported a higher graduating cohort than Shawnee Mission South High (432 vs. 353).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Shawnee Mission South High reported a higher dual enrollment than Shawnee Mission West High (143 vs. 60).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Shawnee Mission West High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Shawnee Mission South High (115 vs. 30).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Shawnee Mission West High reported a higher students per counselor than Shawnee Mission South High (323.4:1 vs. 298.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Shawnee Mission South High
$12,246.75
Shawnee Mission West High
$12,246.75
Local revenue share
Shawnee Mission South High
39.2%
Shawnee Mission West High
39.2%
State revenue share
Shawnee Mission South High
53.7%
Shawnee Mission West High
53.7%
Federal revenue share
Shawnee Mission South High
7.1%
Shawnee Mission West High
7.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Shawnee Mission South High
23.9%
Shawnee Mission West High
23.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Johnson County
$107,261
Johnson County
$107,261
Poverty rate
Johnson County
5.3%
Johnson County
5.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson County
56.9%
Johnson County
56.9%
Unemployment rate
Johnson County
3.3%
Johnson County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.