Blue Springs High School

2000 Nw Ashton Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,449 students in grades 9-12, Blue Springs High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Blue Springs High School's student population of 2,449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,449 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Springs High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Springs High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#233 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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50%
37%
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65%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
66%
69%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Blue Springs High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Blue Springs High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blue Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Springs High School's ranking?
Blue Springs High School is ranked #233 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blue Springs High School often compared to?
Blue Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Springs South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Springs High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Blue Springs High School?
2,449 students attend Blue Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Blue Springs High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Springs High School?
Blue Springs High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Springs High School offer ?
Blue Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blue Springs High School part of?
Blue Springs High School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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