Heights High vs Shawnee Mission North High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 267 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,505 students
Shawnee Mission North High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
| Measure | Heights High Wichita, Kansas | Shawnee Mission North High Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 296 | #219 of 296 |
| National rank | #16147 of 16,910 | #13632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,505 | 1,502 |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | 1,502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 21% |
| city | Wichita | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee Mission North High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 14.4).
- •Shawnee Mission North High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •Shawnee Mission North High does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •Shawnee Mission North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 74.9%).
- •Shawnee Mission North High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Heights High is the larger school with 1,505 students compared with 1,502.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heights High better than Shawnee Mission North High?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee Mission North High ranks higher (28.7 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heights High and Shawnee Mission North High?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights High: 1,505. Shawnee Mission North High: 1,502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights High and Shawnee Mission North High rank in Kansas?
Heights High is 286th of 296 and Shawnee Mission North High is 219th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).