Shawnee Mission West High

Shawnee Mission School District

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

1,640 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(913)993-7800 School Website

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1,640

Students

15.8:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,270

A-

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

B+

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

A+

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

21%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

B+

students per teacher

Good

Graduation Rate

87%

Excellent

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Shawnee Mission West High

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Shawnee Mission West High.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT/NMSQT — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

SAT — School Day - Fall

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November 6, 2026

ACT — National

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School Details

Address

8800 W 85th St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66212

Phone

(913)993-7800

Website

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District

Shawnee Mission School District

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