Shawnee Mission East High

7500 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208

www.smsd.org/Schools/smeast/

1,737 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shawnee Mission East High School, located in Prairie Village, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Shawnee Mission School District. Known for its strong academic tradition, the school consistently earns high rankings for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses. The school serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for fostering a culture of excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in the state of Kansas.

Beyond the classroom, Shawnee Mission East is celebrated for its robust extracurricular programs and vibrant school spirit. The "Lancer" community offers students an extensive range of opportunities in athletics, performing arts, competitive debate, and various student-led organizations. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, the school emphasizes both personal development and community engagement, maintaining a long-standing reputation as a pillar of the Shawnee Mission area.

1,737

Total Students

106.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Mission East High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,452
Hispanic	150
Black	36
Asian	35
Two or More	63
American Indian	1

White
1,452 (83.6%)
Hispanic
150 (8.6%)
Two or More
63 (3.6%)
Black
36 (2.1%)
Asian
35 (2.0%)
American Indian
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)993-6600
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/smeast/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 9 441

Grade 10 433

Grade 11 433

Grade 12 430