Shawnee Heights High

Summary:

Shawnee Heights High is a public high school located in Tecumseh, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,293 students. The school is part of the Shawnee Heights School District, which is ranked 92 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shawnee Heights High has consistently performed above the state average in academic assessments, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Kansas state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 35.13% of Shawnee Heights 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 27.57%. The school has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 8th out of 50 Kansas high schools for African American students, 50th out of 105 for Hispanic students, and 57th out of 295 for White students. Additionally, Shawnee Heights High has demonstrated a positive trend in its statewide ranking, improving from 223rd out of 323 Kansas high schools in the 2012-2013 school year to 96th out of 318 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Lawrence Free State High, Seaman High, and Washburn Rural High, Shawnee Heights High performs comparably or better in terms of academic proficiency and statewide rankings. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 18.9 is higher than some of the nearby schools, and its spending per student of $9,377 in the 2018-2019 school year is lower than the nearby schools, which may indicate a need for additional resources to support the school's educational programs.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4201 SE Shawnee Heights Rd
       Tecumseh, KS  66542


(785) 379-5880

District: Shawnee Heights

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,377 Help


Feeder schools for Shawnee Heights High:

Elementary:    Berryton Elementary
    Shawnee Heights Elementary
    Tecumseh North Elementary
    Tecumseh South Elementary
Middle:    Shawnee Heights Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  1,293

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Hispanic:
21.4%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Compare Details Shawnee Heights High ranks better than 69.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (21.4%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights High is 18.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shawnee Heights High is $9,377.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shawnee Heights High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Heights High 96th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Shawnee Heights High in the ranking list.)

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Shawnee Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Heights 92nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shawnee Heights High

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Rank History for all students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.37 134th 262 48.9%
2007 51.42 143rd 280 48.9%
2008 53.96 138th 267 48.3%
2009 59.04 133rd 291 54.3%
2010 44.17 210th 302 30.5%
2011 32.45 246th 298 17.4%
2012 48.92 217th 317 31.5%
2013 44.83 223rd 323 31.0%
2015 47.01 177th 326 45.7%
2016 55.74 132nd 313 57.8%
2017 50.99 146th 316 53.8%
2018 51.73 142nd 314 54.8%
2019 52.35 146th 325 55.1%
2021 63.49 94th 320 70.6%
2022 43.34 192nd 324 40.7%
2023 48.11 170th 327 48.0%
2024 62.42 96th 318 69.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.71 27th 49 44.9%
2021 38.55 34th 55 38.2%
2022 36.26 32nd 57 43.9%
2023 38.12 35th 64 45.3%
2024 28.05 52nd 67 22.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.24 40th 110 63.6%
2019 57.18 30th 111 73.0%
2021 59.49 31st 115 73.0%
2022 38.90 60th 117 48.7%
2023 45.03 54th 122 55.7%
2024 35.07 75th 124 39.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.76 111th 228 51.3%
2019 40.78 139th 229 39.3%
2021 45.59 117th 213 45.1%
2022 66.43 53rd 223 76.2%
2023 43.73 142nd 250 43.2%
2024 52.37 102nd 249 59.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.23 109th 248 56.0%
2019 58.29 95th 249 61.8%
2021 57.01 97th 250 61.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.24 40th 110 63.6%
2019 57.18 30th 111 73.0%
2021 59.49 31st 115 73.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.27 17th 35 51.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.72 7th 9 22.2%
2023 29.76 9th 12 25.0%
2024 68.88 4th 12 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 134th 248 46.0%
2019 43.52 151st 252 40.1%
2021 65.51 66th 258 74.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.35 14th 47 70.2%
2019 36.84 29th 46 37.0%
2021 65.34 12th 48 75.0%
2022 57.44 16th 50 68.0%
2024 76.71 8th 50 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 27th 89 69.7%
2019 54.94 34th 92 63.0%
2021 42.52 54th 99 45.5%
2022 50.15 47th 102 53.9%
2023 40.51 64th 110 41.8%
2024 46.59 50th 105 52.4%
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Rank History for White students at Shawnee Heights High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 141st 296 52.4%
2019 54.83 125th 306 59.2%
2021 76.16 43rd 302 85.8%
2022 45.87 166th 307 45.9%
2023 54.47 130th 309 57.9%
2024 73.07 57th 295 80.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Shawnee Heights High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 493 25 5 21 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1989 488 32 5 22 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1990 497 24 5 22 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1991 490 27 5 23 4 n/a n/a 0 549
1992 471 35 6 28 4 n/a n/a 0 544
1993 480 43 2 30 13 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 465 42 5 34 6 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 554 36 3 26 8 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 554 36 3 26 8 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 591 43 5 29 6 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 535 36 6 29 8 n/a n/a 0 614
1999 495 33 3 32 3 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 494 35 2 36 7 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 917 66 7 65 11 n/a n/a 0 1066
2002 967 60 6 62 12 n/a n/a 0 1107
2003 967 60 6 62 12 n/a n/a 0 1107
2004 993 71 9 68 15 n/a n/a 1 1157
2005 1004 67 7 81 17 n/a n/a 14 1190
2006 1006 80 6 78 15 n/a n/a 13 1198
2007 991 88 4 94 18 n/a n/a 0 1195
2008 967 95 10 98 18 n/a n/a 0 1188
2009 904 87 10 101 16 n/a n/a 3 1121
2010 852 63 7 129 14 0 43 0 1108
2011 818 73 6 143 14 0 47 0 1101
2012 837 76 7 151 13 1 55 0 1140
2013 866 71 8 141 13 1 64 0 1164
2014 851 75 5 149 8 0 68 0 1156
2015 856 78 9 152 7 1 74 0 1177
2016 831 62 4 176 9 1 81 0 1164
2017 794 71 5 171 7 0 77 0 1125
2018 778 81 7 204 12 0 69 0 1151
2019 763 75 4 219 9 1 59 0 1130
2020 810 88 7 263 17 1 84 0 1270
2021 797 89 4 245 15 1 104 0 1255
2022 823 87 5 277 10 1 110 0 1313
2023 793 83 9 277 14 0 117 0 1293

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shawnee Heights High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 28.0 19.5 0
1989 548 27.0 20.2 n/a
1990 549 27.2 20.1 0
1991 549 26.6 20.6 n/a
1992 544 27.7 19.6 7.2
1993 568 26.7 21.3 7.4
1994 552 28.0 19.7 7.1
1995 627 30.0 20.9 11.3
1996 627 30.0 20.9 11.3
1997 674 27.8 24.2 12.9
1998 614 27.7 22.2 14.3
1999 566 29.1 19.5 12
2000 574 28.3 20.3 13.4
2001 1066 70.7 15.1 11
2002 1107 70.9 15.6 16.5
2003 1107 70.9 15.6 16.5
2004 1157 72.9 15.9 16.7
2005 1190 75.7 15.7 18.3
2006 1198 75.7 15.8 16.8
2007 1195 85.4 14.0 18.6
2008 1188 72.4 16.4 18.9
2009 1121 72.4 15.5 22.4
2010 1108 65.1 17.0 23.1
2011 1101 58.7 18.7 27.8
2012 1140 71.5 15.9 29.8
2013 1164 69.8 16.6 30.3
2014 1156 70.2 16.4 31.2
2015 1177 71.0 16.5 32.5
2016 1164 69.0 16.8 34.8
2017 1125 68.4 16.4 33.2
2018 1151 70.7 16.2 32.5
2019 1130 64.9 17.4 30.4
2020 1270 68.5 18.5 30.2
2021 1255 69.4 18.0 31.6
2022 1313 70.3 18.6 27.4
2023 1293 68.3 18.9 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shawnee Heights High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 28.0 19.5 0
1989 548 27.0 20.2 n/a
1990 549 27.2 20.1 0
1991 549 26.6 20.6 n/a
1992 544 27.7 19.6 7.2
1993 568 26.7 21.3 7.4
1994 552 28.0 19.7 7.1
1995 627 30.0 20.9 11.3
1996 627 30.0 20.9 11.3
1997 674 27.8 24.2 12.9
1998 614 27.7 22.2 14.3
1999 566 29.1 19.5 12
2000 574 28.3 20.3 13.4
2001 1066 70.7 15.1 11
2002 1107 70.9 15.6 16.5
2003 1107 70.9 15.6 16.5
2004 1157 72.9 15.9 16.7
2005 1190 75.7 15.7 18.3
2006 1198 75.7 15.8 16.8
2007 1195 85.4 14.0 18.6
2008 1188 72.4 16.4 18.9
2009 1121 72.4 15.5 22.4
2010 1108 65.1 17.0 23.1
2011 1101 58.7 18.7 27.8
2012 1140 71.5 15.9 29.8
2013 1164 69.8 16.6 30.3
2014 1156 70.2 16.4 31.2
2015 1177 71.0 16.5 32.5
2016 1164 69.0 16.8 34.8
2017 1125 68.4 16.4 33.2
2018 1151 70.7 16.2 32.5
2019 1130 64.9 17.4 30.4
2020 1270 68.5 18.5 30.2
2021 1255 69.4 18.0 31.6
2022 1313 70.3 18.6 27.4
2023 1293 68.3 18.9 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shawnee Heights High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $663 (7.1%) $8,714 (92.9%) $9,377

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shawnee Heights High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 325 High schoolsRanks 170th of 327 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Heights High)27.927.5
 0.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Heights)27.927.5
 0.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Heights High)27.515.4
 12.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Heights)27.515.4
 12.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Shawnee Heights High)28.930.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (Shawnee Heights)28.930.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11301293
 14.4%
African American7583
 10.7%
American Indian914
 55.6%
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic219277
 26.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White763793
 3.9%
Two or More Races59117
 98.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%30.2%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee Heights High

Students at Shawnee Heights High are 61% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,293 students attended Shawnee Heights High.

Shawnee Heights High ranks 96th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Shawnee Heights High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Berryton Elementary
Elementary : Shawnee Heights Elementary
Elementary : Tecumseh North Elementary
Elementary : Tecumseh South Elementary
Middle : Shawnee Heights Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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