Lee's Summit North High School is a high school that serves grades 9–12. It is in Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States and is the second of three high schools opened there. The other two schools are Lee's Summit West High School and Lee's Summit High School. Lee's Summit North opened in the fall of 1995.
Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Lee's Summit North High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee's Summit North High serves the northern part of Lees Summit, MO, covering an area of approximately 54.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the farthest edge being nearly 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee's Summit North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lee's Summit North High School's student population of 1,940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,940 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Lee's Summit North High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee's Summit North High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Crimson, Silver
School Mascot
Mr. Bronco
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee's Summit North High School's ranking?
Lee's Summit North High School is ranked #259 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lee's Summit North High School often compared to?
Lee's Summit North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee's Summit West High School, Lee's Summit Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee's Summit North High School?
The graduation rate of Lee's Summit North High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit North High School?
1,940 students attend Lee's Summit North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lee's Summit North High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee's Summit North High School?
Lee's Summit North High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit North High School offer ?
Lee's Summit North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee's Summit North High School part of?
Lee's Summit North High School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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