Shawnee Mission South High

www.smsd.org/Schools/smsouth/

1,574 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shawnee Mission South High School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Shawnee Mission School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, emphasizing both college and career readiness through a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and specialized academic support services.

Beyond the classroom, "South," as it is commonly known, is deeply rooted in a culture of community and school spirit. The school offers a variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations, encouraging students to engage in leadership and collaborative activities. As a long-standing pillar of the local community, Shawnee Mission South focuses on developing well-rounded individuals by balancing rigorous educational standards with the social and personal development necessary for success in a global society.

1,574

Total Students

100.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Mission South High
Demographic	Student Count
White	977
Hispanic	336
Black	131
Asian	43
Two or More	80
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
977 (62.1%)
Hispanic
336 (21.3%)
Black
131 (8.3%)
Two or More
80 (5.1%)
Asian
43 (2.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-7500
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/smsouth/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 387

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 404

Grade 12 385