Lee's Summit West High School serves 2,044 students in grades 9-12.
Lee's Summit West High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee's Summit West 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 West High School's student population of 2,044 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee's Summit West High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lee's Summit West High School is 0.44, 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
#150 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee's Summit West High School's ranking?
Lee's Summit West High School is ranked #150 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lee's Summit West High School often compared to?
Lee's Summit West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee's Summit Sr. High School, Lee's Summit North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee's Summit West High School?
The graduation rate of Lee's Summit West High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit West High School?
2,044 students attend Lee's Summit West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lee's Summit West High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee's Summit West High School?
Lee's Summit West High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit West High School offer ?
Lee's Summit West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee's Summit West High School part of?
Lee's Summit West High School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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