Lee's Summit High School is a high school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States. It is located near downtown Lee's Summit on Blue Parkway, next to the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Route 291. It is one of three high schools in the Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
Serving 1,989 students in grades 9-12, Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,989 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee's Summit Sr. High serves the southeast part of its school district in Lees Summit, MO, covering an area of approximately 38.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and some residing as far as 9.6 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lee's Summit Sr. High School's student population of 1,989 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,989 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lee's Summit Sr. 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 Sr. High School is 0.56, 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
#303 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-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 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-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 & Gold
School Mascot
Tigers
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 #303 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
1,989 students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lee's Summit Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit Sr. High School offer ?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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