Shawnee Mission Northwest High

www.smsd.org/Schools/smnorthwest/

1,599 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, located in Shawnee, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Shawnee Mission School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. The campus emphasizes a "Cougar Pride" community spirit, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused pathways, and signature programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Shawnee Mission Northwest boasts a comprehensive athletics program and an active slate of clubs, fine arts, and leadership opportunities. The school is highly regarded for its inclusive environment and its dedicated faculty who prioritize student engagement and social-emotional growth. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school continuously integrates technology and innovative teaching methods to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of a globalized society.

1,599

Total Students

103.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	882
Hispanic	419
Black	145
Asian	46
Two or More	102
American Indian	5

White
882 (55.2%)
Hispanic
419 (26.2%)
Black
145 (9.1%)
Two or More
102 (6.4%)
Asian
46 (2.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

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)993-7200
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/smnorthwest/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* 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 9 406

Grade 10 390

Grade 11 416

Grade 12 387