Blue Valley High School is a 9-12 public high school in Overland Park, Kansas, United States that was established in 1969. It is operated by Blue Valley USD 229.
Serving 1,396 students in grades 9-12, Blue Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Valley High serves the eastern part of Stilwell, KS, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blue Valley High School's student population of 1,396 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Valley High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Blue Valley Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Valley High School's ranking?
Blue Valley High School is ranked #233 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Valley High School often compared to?
Blue Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Valley North High School, Blue Valley West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Blue Valley High School?
1,396 students attend Blue Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Blue Valley High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Valley High School?
Blue Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Valley High School offer ?
Blue Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Valley High School part of?
Blue Valley High School is part of Blue Valley School District.
In what neighborhood is Blue Valley High School located?
Blue Valley High School is located in the Blue Valley Heights neighborhood of Stilwell, KS.
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