For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,002 students in Shawnee, KS. The top ranked public high schools in Shawnee, KS are Mill Valley High School and Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawnee, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Shawnee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Shawnee, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mill Valley High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shawnee, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Valley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5900 Monticello Road
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-4351
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-4351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12701 W 67th St
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-7200
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,619 students
Shawnee, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8715 W 49th Terr
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Grades: K-6
| 209 students
7101 Switzer
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Grades: K-6
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shawnee, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Shawnee, KS include Mill Valley High School and Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. Shawnee has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Shawnee?
2 public high schools are located in Shawnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee?
Shawnee public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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