For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,530 students in Mission, KS. The top-ranked public high school in Mission, KS is Shawnee Mission North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Mission have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Mission, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shawnee Mission North High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mission, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Mission North High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Johnson Dr
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-6900
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
5900 Lamar
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-9500
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-9500
Gr: 12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mission, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mission, KS include Shawnee Mission North High School. Mission has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Mission?
2 public high schools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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