Shawnee Mission Northwest High vs Shawnee Mission West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
Shawnee Mission West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
| Measure | Shawnee Mission Northwest High Shawnee, Kansas | Shawnee Mission West High Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 296 | #200 of 296 |
| National rank | #9994 of 16,910 | #13432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,599 | 1,599 |
| Enrollment | 1,599 | 1,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 24% |
| city | Shawnee | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 29.6).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 55.8%).
- •Shawnee Mission West High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
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 Shawnee Mission Northwest High better than Shawnee Mission West High?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee Mission Northwest High ranks higher (43.9 vs 29.6 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 Shawnee Mission Northwest High and Shawnee Mission West High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shawnee Mission Northwest High: 1,599. Shawnee Mission West High: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shawnee Mission Northwest High and Shawnee Mission West High rank in Kansas?
Shawnee Mission Northwest High is 77th of 296 and Shawnee Mission West High is 200th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).