For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,723 students in Overland Park, KS. The top ranked public high schools in Overland Park, KS are Blue Valley Northwest High School, Shawnee Mission South High School and Shawnee Mission West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Overland Park, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Overland Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Overland Park, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Valley Northwest High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Overland Park, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Valley Northwest High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13260 Switzer Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-3400
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Mission South High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5800 W 107th St
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-7500
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,512 students
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Mission West High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 W 85th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-7800
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Overland Park, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8200 West 71st St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-0000
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-0000
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
7500 W.149th Terrace
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913) 239-4529
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913) 239-4529
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
6701 West 83rd St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-9700
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-9700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10101 England
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-3800
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
9700 W 96th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2600
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2600
Grades: K-6
| 222 students
10000 Nieman Road
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Overland Park, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Overland Park, KS include Blue Valley Northwest High School, Shawnee Mission South High School and Shawnee Mission West High School. Overland Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Overland Park, KS?
3 public high schools are located in Overland Park, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Overland Park, KS?
Overland Park, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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