The teachers are great. The class choices exceed other schools.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
My son attended a private elementary and middle school. When it was time to choose a high school, we were torn between a private school and North. I am happy to say that we chose North. My son has been extremely happy there. He is doing exceptionally well, taking both honors and regular classes. We feel
... Read more he is being challenged by his teachers. He has met many new kids, is involved in numerous activities and sports. He has told me he's glad we made the choice we made. North has a lot to offer if you take advantage of it. A student gets out of it what he or she puts into it. We couldn't be happier! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
I go to North, and it is amazing. I love it so much and would not trade it for any other school I can think of. There is so much diversity at North. All the sports and extracurricular activities enable you to meet and interact with so many different people. One of the best parts of North is all the traditions.
... Read more We have so many I can't even count them. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/10/09
As a current SM North student, I have a lot of mixed feelings about the school. I came to North from a private middle school where I was academically challenged, but was disappointed to find that North had very low expectations. I don't think it's just the difference between public and private schools,
... Read more because I've had private school friends who have gone to SM East and SM Northwest and have had much better reports about their schools. That said, I have had a few really good teachers who push their students to excell, and I believe that students who take a rigorous honors curriculum at North will learn something. However, the majority of the teachers aren't that great. Most of them have been mediocre (at best), and a few probably wouldn't be teaching if they were at schools with higher standards. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/03/09
Previously submitted review - would like to update after reading guidelines; we have 2 students that graduated in 2006 & 2008; we are so grateful they went to SMN, even when we moved in the West area; they would not change schools; as a teacher and parent, I firmly believe SMN has the best academic curriculum
... Read more with teachers that are second to none (ie: Yearbook teacher known by many in the midwest); our students began sports immediately as a freshman, and were able to start varsity which enhanced their opportunities for college; other activities such as yearbook participation, pep club, drama, choir and more were of interest due to their superb performances; seeing the school in action was always reassuring as a parent and teacher. Always welcomed anytime, & assisted if needed; Our students both received full ride scholarships based on sports and academics. That sums it up!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
Great place-- staff, programs, facility new administration.
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Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
I am a former SMN student and all of my younger siblings graduated from there as well (last in '02). Overall North is a fine school. The economic and ethnic/racial diversity at North differentiate it from other wealthier SM schools and in my opinion make it a comfortable and more interesting environment--which
... Read more is rare for a good school in bland suburban KS. Their arts and theater program are wonderful. Their honors program, when I was there, was very good. Their sports teams always seem to need improvement but are competitive and stimulating and occasionally win titles. Students have lots of opportunity there to succeed academically but they really get out of it what they put into it. North isn't good at pushing a student out of the status quo and their remedial programs need revamping. However, I wouldn't hesitate to send my kids there. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/13/07
This school is by far the best thing that could have ever happened to my daughter. Before North she was shy and fairly unsocial. She is very bright, and was often bored in middle school because she wasn't challenged. There are a wide variety of academic opportunities at North as well as extra-curricular.
... Read more Their theatre department is sensational. The students and faculty are committed to keeping up traditions and making North the best of the best. The teachers strive to get to know students and help in any way possible, and the administration is top rate. Tony Lake is an incredible principal, and Eric Rembold is the best associate principal in the district. Diversity there makes students more apt to being ready for the real world. Shawnee Mission North is the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/07
I have had two children graduate from Shawnee Mission North (2003 & 2005). I can not say enough about how wonderful the administration, education, and opportunities are at Shawnee Mission North. The teachers and administration are more than willing to keep parents informed and work through the good
... Read more and the not so good that occurs in all schools. Academically, there is a wide variety of programs, including honors and AP courses, that allow students to get as much as they want out of the education provided. It has highly rated drama, journalism, and art programs that are the best in the area, winning awards year after year. The diversity within the school allows the students to experience the real world with real people. SM North provided a wonderful experience and one that we would not trade for any of the schools in the 'richer' areas. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/06
Shawnee Mission North is, in my opinion, the best school in the Shawnee Mission District and also one of the best schools in the state and country. While quite a few parents in the district accuse North of having a violent school environment, I can say from a first-hand experience that is not the case.
... Read more On the many occasions that I was in the school, I did not see nor did I hear of any such incidents happening. But on to the reasons that North is a great place for your child to attend. Not only does North have excellent athletic facilities, coaches and teams, but it has academics that can rival most schools in the area. The extra-curricular activities are simply amazing with the choices ranging from robotic club to debate and forensics to marching band. North is also very diverse and prepares a student for the real world. Read less
School Profile for Shawnee Mission N Senior High School
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KSA* Test Scores
Grade Level: 11
Test Year: 2008
Shawnee Mission N Senior High School
Shawnee Mission Unified Sd 512
Kansas
* In 2007-2008 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 11 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 11 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,850
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
113
Number of classrooms:
100
Vocational Education
Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Food Nutrition, Phys Ed, ROTC, Word Processing
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Mission schools — Shawnee Mission N Senior High School is located at 7401 Johnson Dr, Mission KS 66202. 7401 Johnson Dr is in the 66202 ZIP code in Mission, KS The school district for Shawnee Mission N Senior High School is the Shawnee Mission Unified Sd 512. Shawnee Mission N Senior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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