LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH

(816)986-2000

lshs.lsr7.org

1,989 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lee’s Summit Senior High School, located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is a long-standing cornerstone of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. As one of the area's primary secondary institutions, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and community spirit. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes traditional college-preparatory coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and various career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Lee’s Summit High School is known for its vibrant school culture and "Tiger" pride. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, a robust fine arts department, and numerous student-led organizations and clubs that encourage student engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a wide array of social and developmental opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community.

1,989

Total Students

149.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,277
Hispanic	218
Black	256
Asian	58
Two or More	174
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,277 (64.2%)
Black
256 (12.9%)
Hispanic
218 (11.0%)
Two or More
174 (8.7%)
Asian
58 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Phone:	(816)986-2000
Website:	http://lshs.lsr7.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	149.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	119

* 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 9 472

Grade 10 508

Grade 11 498

Grade 12 511