Lee's Summit High School is a high school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States. It is located near downtown Lee's Summit on Blue Parkway, next to the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Route 291. It is one of three high schools in the Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
Serving 1,960 students in grades 9-12, Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lee's Summit Sr. High School's student population of 1,960 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Black and gold
School Rankings
Lee's Summit Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee's Summit Sr. High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee's Summit Sr. High School's ranking?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School is ranked #303 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lee's Summit Sr. High School often compared to?
Lee's Summit Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee's Summit North High School, Lee's Summit West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lee's Summit Sr. High School is 89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
1,960 students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lee's Summit Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee's Summit Sr. High School?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit Sr. High School offer ?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee's Summit Sr. High School part of?
Lee's Summit Sr. High School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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