- Shawnee Mission South High reported a higher chronically absent students than Blue Valley Northwest High (556 vs. 282).
- Blue Valley Northwest High reported a higher ap enrollment than Shawnee Mission South High (660 vs. 405).
- Blue Valley Northwest High reported a higher dual enrollment than Shawnee Mission South High (352 vs. 143).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Shawnee Mission South High reported a higher chronically absent students than Blue Valley Northwest High (556 vs. 282).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Blue Valley Northwest High reported a higher graduating cohort than Shawnee Mission South High (402 vs. 353).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Blue Valley Northwest High reported a higher ap enrollment than Shawnee Mission South High (660 vs. 405).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Shawnee Mission South High reported a higher violent incidents than Blue Valley Northwest High (31 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Blue Valley Northwest High reported a higher students per counselor than Shawnee Mission South High (311.8:1 vs. 298.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 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
Blue Valley Northwest High
$12,498.12
Local revenue share
Shawnee Mission South High
39.2%
Blue Valley Northwest High
49.2%
State revenue share
Shawnee Mission South High
53.7%
Blue Valley Northwest High
45%
Federal revenue share
Shawnee Mission South High
7.1%
Blue Valley Northwest High
5.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Shawnee Mission South High
23.9%
Blue Valley Northwest High
14.2%
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.