Is Lee's Summit West High a good school?

Yes. Lee's Summit West High ranks in the top 5.0% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Lee's Summit West High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,976 students attended Lee's Summit West High.

What is the racial makeup of Lee's Summit West High?

Students at Lee's Summit West High are 71% White, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Lee's Summit West High?

Lee's Summit West High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Greenwood Elementary Elementary : Hawthorn Hill Elementary Elementary : Longview Farm Elementary Elementary : Summit Pointe Elementary Elementary : Trailridge Elementary Middle : Summit Lakes Middle

Lee's Summit West High

Summary:

Lee's Summit West High is a public high school serving 1,992 students in grades 9-12 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, part of the highly-ranked Lee's Summit R-VII School District.

This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It excels in the performance of diverse student subgroups, with Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial students all ranking among the state's best. Lee's Summit West High also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of over 92% and low dropout rates, while its students outperform state and district averages on rigorous End-of-Course assessments.

Compared to nearby schools like Belton High, Raymore-Peculiar Senior High, and Ruskin High School, Lee's Summit West High stands out for its exceptional academic performance and support for diverse learners. While the school may want to monitor a slight increase in chronic absenteeism, its overall track record of excellence makes it a top choice for families in the Lee's Summit R-VII School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2600 SW Ward Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64082-2107

(816) 986-4000

District: Lee's Summit R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,654

Feeder schools for Lee's Summit West High:

Elementary:	Greenwood Elementary
	Hawthorn Hill Elementary
	Longview Farm Elementary
	Summit Pointe Elementary
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	Trailridge Elementary
Middle:	Summit Lakes Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 1,976

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

African American:

12.2%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee's Summit West High ranks better than 95% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lee's Summit West High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), African American (12.2%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee's Summit West High is 16.3. 2 high schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lee's Summit West High employs 120.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee's Summit West High is $12,654, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lee's Summit West High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee's Summit West High 19^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Lee's Summit West High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gifted and Talented students:

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White students:

Lee's Summit R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee's Summit R-Vii 64^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lee's Summit West High

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Rank History for all students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	89.30	22^nd	534	95.9%
2007	87.44	28^th	538	94.8%
2008	79.37	53^rd	539	90.2%
2009	78.36	22^nd	507	95.7%
2010	79.09	23^rd	516	95.5%
2011	80.24	16^th	528	97.0%
2012	87.57	7^th	522	98.7%
2013	82.74	12^th	523	97.7%
2014	85.06	8^th	521	98.5%
2015	83.17	15^th	504	97.0%
2016	81.58	21^st	401	94.8%
2017	91.17	16^th	404	96.0%
2018	77.67	35^th	468	92.5%
2019	76.11	42^nd	460	90.9%
2021	78.13	25^th	358	93.0%
2022	79.61	26^th	361	92.8%
2023	81.94	20^th	352	94.3%
2024	81.97	19^th	378	95.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.69	11^th	52	78.8%
2019	47.70	30^th	59	49.2%
2024	89.66	2^nd	39	94.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.30	19^th	127	85.0%
2024	37.33	90^th	135	33.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.08	168^th	382	56.0%
2019	46.79	179^th	368	51.4%
2023	31.40	192^nd	268	28.4%
2024	70.21	45^th	274	83.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	81.28	18^th	95	81.1%
2019	85.34	10^th	103	90.3%
2021	34.73	87^th	129	32.6%
2022	60.25	30^th	111	73.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.82	8^th	47	83.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.75	5^th	38	86.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.18	15^th	111	86.5%
2019	62.67	26^th	106	75.5%
2022	87.62	7^th	105	93.3%
2023	83.67	7^th	99	92.9%
2024	75.28	11^th	105	89.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.79	18^th	84	78.6%
2019	76.69	16^th	91	82.4%

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Rank History for White students at Lee's Summit West High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	78.93	32^nd	440	92.7%
2019	77.06	44^th	430	89.8%
2021	76.81	26^th	309	91.6%
2022	81.10	22^nd	310	92.9%
2023	84.20	18^th	302	94.0%
2024	82.39	21^st	321	93.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lee's Summit West High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	740	110	19	24	3	n/a	n/a	896
2006	1062	173	28	32	2	n/a	n/a	1297
2007	1111	207	41	32	2	n/a	n/a	1393
2008	1237	231	40	42	6	n/a	n/a	1556
2009	1313	221	44	44	3	n/a	n/a	1625
2010	1356	241	47	52	5	n/a	n/a	1701
2011	1388	239	45	44	5	0	0	1721
2012	1362	244	42	71	8	2	0	1729
2013	1379	263	41	75	11	4	0	1773
2014	1465	262	53	76	12	7	0	1875
2015	1520	235	54	77	5	1	36	1928
2016	1596	250	61	79	5	1	45	2037
2017	1621	248	56	82	5	1	66	2079
2018	1643	254	47	79	5	2	81	2111
2019	1683	255	53	83	7	2	100	2183
2020	1660	251	52	86	6	2	107	2164
2021	1632	240	55	74	4	1	118	2124
2022	1512	226	63	118	2	0	123	2044
2023	1433	225	51	152	0	0	131	1992
2024	1394	242	53	153	1	0	133	1976

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lee's Summit West High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	896	56.2	15.9	3.7
2006	1297	75.9	17.1	4.1
2007	1393	74.8	18.6	6.6
2008	1556	87.6	17.8	6.2
2009	1625	99.8	16.3	5.8
2010	1701	100.9	16.8	7.2
2011	1721	98.1	17.5	8
2012	1729	100.5	17.1	10.6
2013	1773	104.2	17.0	10.3
2014	1875	105.8	17.7	9.1
2015	1928	112.0	17.2	10.9
2016	2037	109.0	18.6	7
2017	2079	114.5	18.1	8.1
2018	2111	116.0	18.1	8.8
2019	2183	119.2	18.3	8.9
2020	2164	119.9	18.0	10.1
2021	2124	118.8	17.8	9.1
2022	2044	121.9	16.7	7.8
2023	1992	120.9	16.4	8.8
2024	1976	120.9	16.3	10.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lee's Summit West High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	896	56.2	15.9	3.7
2006	1297	75.9	17.1	4.1
2007	1393	74.8	18.6	6.6
2008	1556	87.6	17.8	6.2
2009	1625	99.8	16.3	5.8
2010	1701	100.9	16.8	7.2
2011	1721	98.1	17.5	8
2012	1729	100.5	17.1	10.6
2013	1773	104.2	17.0	10.3
2014	1875	105.8	17.7	9.1
2015	1928	112.0	17.2	10.9
2016	2037	109.0	18.6	7
2017	2079	114.5	18.1	8.1
2018	2111	116.0	18.1	8.8
2019	2183	119.2	18.3	8.9
2020	2164	119.9	18.0	10.1
2021	2124	118.8	17.8	9.1
2022	2044	121.9	16.7	7.8
2023	1992	120.9	16.4	8.8
2024	1976	120.9	16.3	10.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lee's Summit West High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$200 (1.9%)	$10,468 (98.1%)	$10,668
2020	$421 (4.0%)	$10,036 (96.0%)	$10,456
2021	$185 (1.7%)	$10,656 (98.3%)	$10,841
2022	$1,140 (9.0%)	$11,515 (91.0%)	$12,654

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee's Summit West High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 20^th of 352 High schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lee's Summit West High)	57.6	52.3	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	68.4	59.3	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Lee's Summit West High)	48.5	50.1	1.6%
End of Course Biology I (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	47.9	50.9	3%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Lee's Summit West High)	68.8	77.9	9.1%
End of Course English II (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	67.5	69.2	1.7%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Lee's Summit West High)	80.5	80	0.5%
End of Course Algebra II (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	75.7	73.7	2%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2183	1992	8.7%
African American	255	225	11.8%
American Indian	7	0	100%
Asian	53	51	3.8%
Hispanic	83	152	83.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1683	1433	14.9%
Two or More Races	100	131	31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.9%	8.8%	0.1%

Schools Near Lee's Summit West High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lee's Summit West High	Public	9-12	2600 SW Ward Rd	Lees Summit	64082	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-4000	1,976	121	16.3	10.2%	1,394 (70.5%)	242 (12.2%)	153 (7.7%)	53 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	133 (6.7%)	82	19^th of 378 public high schools	95.0%		81.9	20^th of 352 public high schools	94.3%	1	46.1	53.2	72.2	78.2	63.1	$12,654	$1,140	$11,515
Lee's Summit Senior High	Public	9-12	400 SE Blue Pkwy	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2000	1,960	139	14.0	24.8%	1,277 (65.2%)	246 (12.6%)	205 (10.5%)	50 (2.6%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	173 (8.8%)	72.1	51^st of 378 public high schools	86.5%		73.3	39^th of 352 public high schools	88.9%	12	40.6	51.9	61.6	84.9	47.4	$12,458	$1,088	$11,371
Langsford House	Public	5-12	525 SE 2nd St	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 622-0999	13	2	8.6	76.9%	10 (76.9%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Lee's Summit North High	Public	9-12	901 NE Douglas St	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-3000	1,998	122	16.4	25.3%	1,148 (57.5%)	398 (19.9%)	207 (10.4%)	37 (1.9%)	8 (0.4%)	15 (0.8%)	185 (9.3%)	66.1	76^th of 378 public high schools	79.9%		73.1	41^st of 352 public high schools	88.4%	35	27.4	43.8	64.3	85.0	49.0	$12,395	$1,093	$11,302
Grandview Senior High	Public	9-12	2300 High Grove Rd	Grandview	64030	Jackson County	Grandview C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-5800	1,168	69	16.9	67.1%	168 (14.4%)	572 (49.0%)	335 (28.7%)	11 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	74 (6.3%)	22.5	295^th of 378 public high schools	22.0%		23.9	269^th of 352 public high schools	23.6%	26	13.8	25.7	35.7		20.7	$14,925	$517	$14,408
Ruskin High School	Public	9-12	7000 E 111th St	Kansas City	64134	Jackson County	Hickman Mills C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-7400	1,240	96	12.9	100.1%	112 (9.0%)	774 (62.4%)	238 (19.2%)	29 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (0.9%)	74 (6.0%)	19.3	311^th of 378 public high schools	17.7%		13.6	308^th of 352 public high schools	12.5%	3	25.7	14.5	31.0		24.3	$13,943	$3,325	$10,618
Hilltop School	Public	5-12	301 NE Gregory Blvd	Lees Summit	64064	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 435-7046	28	4	7.0	17.9%	6 (21.4%)	19 (67.9%)	3 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$31,681	$156	$31,526
Raytown South Senior High	Public	9-12	8211 Sterling Ave	Raytown	64138	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7330	1,179	64	18.4	61.5%	212 (18.0%)	697 (59.1%)	176 (14.9%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	75 (6.4%)	13.3	336^th of 378 public high schools	11.1%		13.1	314^th of 352 public high schools	10.8%	22	9.8	15.9		31.7		$14,492	$3,211	$11,280
Herndon Career Center	Public	9-12	11501 E 350 Hwy	Raytown	64138	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7140	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Belton High	Public	9-12	801 W. North Avenue	Belton	64012	Cass County	Belton 124	No	No	No	No	(816) 489-7500	1,272	88	14.4	51.4%	753 (59.2%)	145 (11.4%)	238 (18.7%)	9 (0.7%)	9 (0.7%)	13 (1.0%)	105 (8.3%)	50.5	145^th of 378 public high schools	61.6%		48.3	147^th of 352 public high schools	58.2%	2	42.1	30.7	49.1	86.7	38.6	$13,586	$1,835	$11,751

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