Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
12701 West 67th Street , 66216 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°00′24″N 94°43′58″W / 39.006637°N 94.732846°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| Established | 1969 |
| School district | Shawnee Mission USD 512 |
| CEEB code | 172771 |
| Principal | Lisa Gruman |
| Teaching staff | 97.30 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | coed |
| Enrollment | 1,619 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.64 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Orange Black White |
| Athletics | Class 6A District 2 |
| Athletics conference | Sunflower |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Rival | Shawnee Mission North High School Shawnee Mission East High School |
| Newspaper | The Northwest Passage |
| Yearbook | The Lair |
| Communities served | Shawnee Mission |
| Website | smnorthwest.smsd.org |
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Shawnee, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. It is one of five high schools operated by Shawnee Mission USD 512 school district. The school colors are orange, black, and white. The school population is approximately 1,850 students. The current principal is Lisa Gruman.
Shawnee Mission Northwest was founded in 1969 in order to help educate the increasing number of students due to the emerging population of Shawnee Mission. The school launched the International Baccalaureate program at the start of the 2008–2009 school year. Shawnee Mission Northwest is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Cougars".