Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School's mascot is the Cougar, and the school colors are black and orange. Its principal is Dr. Bill Harrington. As of the 2005-2006 school year, its population was 1,859. It is located in Shawnee at 12701 west 67th Street, between Pflumm Road and Quivira Road. Shawnee Mission Northwest launched the International Baccalaureate program at the start of the 2008-2009 school year.
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