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 1,998 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 16:1 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 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,998 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- 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%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Lee's Summit North High School's student population of 1,998 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Black, Crimson, Silver
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 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
20%
15%
White
58%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mr. Bronco
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 90%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit North High School?
1,998 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, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee's Summit North High School?
Lee's Summit North High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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