Shawnee Mission East High School is a

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, United States, for grades 9 through 12. It is one of five high schools operated by the Shawnee Mission USD 512 school district. Shawnee Mission East High School was established in 1958 in order to serve the growing population of northeast

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. In January 1994, Shawnee Mission East began offering the

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program. Shawnee Mission East is a member of the

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and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the Lancers. Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.

History

Shawnee Mission East High School was established in 1958 to serve the growing population of northeast Johnson County. In January 1994, Shawnee Mission East began offering the

program.

Academics

Shawnee Mission East has been an

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since January 1994. According to

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, Shawnee Mission East is #5 on the list of best public schools in Kansas, and #712 on the list of best public schools in the nation as of 2021. According to US News, Shawnee Mission East is #1,033 on the list of best high schools nationally, and #6 in Kansas (behind Sumner Academy). The school has reported a 98% graduation rate in 2021.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

The Lancers compete in the Sunflower League and are classified as a 6A, the largest classification in Kansas according to the

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. Throughout its history, Shawnee Mission East has won many state championships in various sports. Shawnee Mission East also has a

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and dance team, called the Lancer Dancers.

State championships

Notable alumni

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, member of the

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References

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* {{Authority control Public high schools in Kansas Educational institutions established in 1958 Schools in Johnson County, Kansas 1958 establishments in Kansas