Shawnee Mission West High

www.smsd.org/Schools/smwest/

1,599 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shawnee Mission West High School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a prominent public secondary school within the Shawnee Mission School District. Known for its rich tradition and diverse student body, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and specialized career-technical education pathways. The school is widely recognized for its "Viking" spirit and maintains a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are heading to university, the workforce, or military service.

Beyond its academic offerings, Shawnee Mission West is highly active in extracurricular engagement, boasting a robust selection of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school’s athletic programs are a significant part of the campus culture, frequently competing at a high level within the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). Additionally, the school takes pride in its modern facilities and its focus on developing well-rounded citizens, often leveraging the collaborative support of the surrounding Overland Park community to provide students with unique mentorship and service-learning opportunities.

1,599

Total Students

105.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Mission West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	671
Hispanic	532
Black	233
Asian	33
Two or More	122
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
671 (42.0%)
Hispanic
532 (33.3%)
Black
233 (14.6%)
Two or More
122 (7.6%)
Asian
33 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

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)993-7800
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/smwest/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	748
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	144

* 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 9 399

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 383

Grade 12 404