Serving 1,921 students in grades 9-12, Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,921 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lee's Summit Sr. High School's student population of 1,921 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,921 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee's Summit Sr. High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee's Summit Sr. High School's ranking?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School is ranked #713 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lee's Summit Sr. High School often compared to?
Lee's Summit Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee's Summit North High School, Lee's Summit West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lee's Summit Sr. High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
1,921 students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lee's Summit Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit Sr. High School offer ?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee's Summit Sr. High School part of?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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