Blue Valley Northwest High School is a high school in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. Blue Valley Northwest is one of five high schools operated by Blue Valley USD 229 school district.
Serving 1,441 students in grades 9-12, Blue Valley Northwest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Valley Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blue Valley Northwest High School's student population of 1,441 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Silver
School Rankings
Blue Valley Northwest 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 Northwest High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Huskies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Valley Northwest High School's ranking?
Blue Valley Northwest High School is ranked #207 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Valley Northwest High School often compared to?
Blue Valley Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Valley North High School, Blue Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Valley Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Valley Northwest High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Blue Valley Northwest High School?
1,441 students attend Blue Valley Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Blue Valley Northwest High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Valley Northwest High School?
Blue Valley Northwest High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Valley Northwest High School offer ?
Blue Valley Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Valley Northwest High School part of?
Blue Valley Northwest High School is part of Blue Valley School District.
School Reviews
5 4/23/2008
one of the most superb schools in the USA. tremendous opportunity, great teachers and coaches.
all facilities are modern, world class and well maintained. best schools my kids attended.
5 9/26/2007
BVNW is overall a very good school. Great facilities, very good counselors. Many activities for kids to choose from. High parent involvement.
Only negative is way they handle alcohol abuse by students..particularly athletes. The have an offical position of "no tolerance" but it goes on with coaches knowledge. If you are a star then you tend to get away with things. And of course some parents are the "enablers".
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