Serving 1,534 students in grades 9-12, Blue Valley West High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Valley West High serves the northwest part of Stilwell, KS, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Valley West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blue Valley West High School's student population of 1,534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,534 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Valley West High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Valley West High School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Valley West High School's ranking?
Blue Valley West High School is ranked #265 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Valley West High School often compared to?
Blue Valley West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Valley High School, Blue Valley Southwest High School, Blue Valley North 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 31% KS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Valley West High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Valley West High School is 97%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Blue Valley West High School?
1,534 students attend Blue Valley West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Blue Valley West High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Valley West High School?
Blue Valley West 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 West High School offer ?
Blue Valley West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Valley West High School part of?
Blue Valley West High School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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