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Shawnee Heights

Kansas · Public School District
6
Schools
3,748
Students
$12,649
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
35.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Shawnee Heights is a public school district in Kansas serving 3,748 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,649 is below the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berryton ElemPK–06511
Shawnee Heights ElemPK–06444
Tecumseh North ElemPK–06470
Tecumseh South ElemPK–06492
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Shawnee Heights Middle07–08538
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Shawnee Heights High09–121,293
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,649-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
19%
State
72.2%
Local (property tax)
18.5%
Federal
9.3%

State funding accounts for 72% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,748
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shawnee Heights?
Shawnee Heights has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,748 students.
What is the graduation rate for Shawnee Heights?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Shawnee Heights spend per student?
Shawnee Heights spends $12,649 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Shawnee Heights?
35% of students in Shawnee Heights qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Shawnee Heights?
No, Shawnee Heights does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Shawnee Heights serve?
Shawnee Heights serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Shawnee Heights?
The median opportunity score across schools in Shawnee Heights is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.