Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School serves 1,666 students in grades 9-12.
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School's student population of 1,666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#584 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
13%
7%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Shawnee Mission Northwest High School?
1,666 students attend Shawnee Mission Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School?
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawnee Mission Northwest High School offer ?
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shawnee Mission Northwest High School part of?
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.
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