Blue Valley West High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. It is one of five high schools by Blue Valley USD 229 school district, and has a current enrollment of approximately 1,280 students. The current principal is Katherine Bonnema.
Serving 1,558 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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- 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%)
- 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 1,558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
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 0.55, 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
#265 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Southwest High School, Blue Valley 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 89%.
How many students attend Blue Valley West High School?
1,558 students attend Blue Valley West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Blue Valley West High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 16:1, 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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