Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, Blue Valley Southwest High School ranks in the top 50% 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 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Valley Southwest High School serves the southern part of Olathe, KS, covering an attendance zone of approximately 46.3 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest point of the zone being about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Valley Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blue Valley Southwest High School's student population of 1,057 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,057 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Blue Valley Southwest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Valley Southwest High School is 0.36, 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
#432 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
23%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
79%
60%
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
98%
88%
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Valley Southwest High School's ranking?
Blue Valley Southwest High School is ranked #432 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Valley Southwest High School often compared to?
Blue Valley Southwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Valley West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Valley Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Valley Southwest High School is 98%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Blue Valley Southwest High School?
1,057 students attend Blue Valley Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Blue Valley Southwest High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Valley Southwest High School?
Blue Valley Southwest High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Valley Southwest High School offer ?
Blue Valley Southwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Valley Southwest High School part of?
Blue Valley Southwest High School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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