At a glance
Reported students
1,989
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
149.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
423
Lee's Summit Sr. High: 1,989 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,909
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110.52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Lee's Summit Sr. High
Lee's Summit Sr. High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lee's Summit. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Lee's Summit R-VII. NCES reports 1,989 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, above the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.2%) and Black (12.9%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lee's Summit Sr. High
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 149.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.2%
- Hispanic11%
- Black12.9%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lee's Summit R-VII
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lee's Summit West High
High · Grades 09–12
1,999 reported students
Lee's Summit North High
High · Grades 09–12
1,940 reported students
Hilltop School
High · Grades 05–12
25 reported students
East Trails Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,051 reported students
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,043 reported students
Summit Lakes Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,005 reported students
Public schools near Lee's Summit Sr. High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langsford House High · Division of Youth Service | 05–12 | 11 | 0.8 mi |
| Lee's Summit North High High · Lee's Summit R-VII | 09–12 | 1,940 | 1.9 mi |
| Lee's Summit West High High · Lee's Summit R-VII | 09–12 | 1,999 | 2.8 mi |
| Hilltop School High · Lee's Summit R-VII | 05–12 | 25 | 4.9 mi |
| Raytown South Sr. High High · Raytown C-2 | 09–12 | 1,089 | 6.5 mi |
| Herndon Career Ctr. High · Raytown C-2 | 09–12 | 0 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lee's Summit Sr. High
What grades does Lee's Summit Sr. High serve?
Lee's Summit Sr. High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lee's Summit R-VII.
How many students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High?
Lee's Summit Sr. High reported 1,989 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,909 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lee's Summit Sr. High?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 1,989 students and 149.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lee's Summit Sr. High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lee's Summit Sr. High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lee's Summit R-VII attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lee's Summit Sr. High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lee's Summit Sr. High in?
Lee's Summit Sr. High is part of Lee's Summit R-VII, based in Lee's Summit, MO, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lee's Summit Sr. High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Langsford House (0.8 mi), Lee's Summit North High (1.9 mi), Lee's Summit West High (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.