Blue Valley Northwest High

Summary:

Blue Valley Northwest High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with 1,344 students in Overland Park, Kansas, part of the highly-ranked Blue Valley School District.

Blue Valley Northwest High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kansas, ranking 2nd out of 318 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for its performance with Asian, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those with special education needs. As a large high school, Blue Valley Northwest offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including numerous sports teams, clubs, and other enrichment programs, providing students with ample opportunities for personal growth and development.

Blue Valley Northwest High's consistent high performance, focus on equity and inclusion, and proximity to other high-performing schools within the Blue Valley School District suggest a thriving and dynamic educational ecosystem that could serve as a model for other districts. With its strong foundation and track record of excellence, the school may have opportunities to further enhance its programs, explore innovative teaching and learning approaches, and continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in public education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 13260 Switzer Road
       Overland Park, KS  66213


(913) 239-3400

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,522 Help


Feeder schools for Blue Valley Northwest High:

Elementary:    Cottonwood Point Elementary
    Harmony Elementary
    Heartland Elementary
    Indian Valley Elementary
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Middle:    Harmony Middle
    Oxford Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,441

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Asian:
14.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Compare Details Blue Valley Northwest High ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Kansas. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blue Valley Northwest High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), Asian (14%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Valley Northwest High is 15.7. 2 high schools in the Blue Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Valley Northwest High is $9,522, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Blue Valley School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Valley Northwest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley Northwest High 2nd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Blue Valley Northwest High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Blue Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley 2nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Valley Northwest High

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Rank History for all students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.33 39th 262 85.1%
2007 86.08 21st 280 92.5%
2008 71.65 75th 267 71.9%
2009 83.23 19th 291 93.5%
2010 78.91 40th 302 86.8%
2011 74.52 59th 298 80.2%
2012 72.85 55th 317 82.6%
2013 81.03 24th 323 92.6%
2015 92.97 6th 326 98.2%
2016 97.88 6th 313 98.1%
2017 97.52 6th 316 98.1%
2018 95.61 11th 314 96.5%
2019 92.46 8th 325 97.5%
2021 93.58 6th 320 98.1%
2022 93.50 3rd 324 99.1%
2023 98.62 3rd 327 99.1%
2024 98.50 2nd 318 99.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.69 1st 49 98.0%
2019 97.00 2nd 58 96.6%
2021 67.63 17th 55 69.1%
2022 74.63 12th 57 78.9%
2023 86.54 6th 64 90.6%
2024 94.90 3rd 67 95.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.33 10th 110 90.9%
2019 62.59 17th 111 84.7%
2021 68.68 22nd 115 80.9%
2022 85.52 7th 117 94.0%
2023 90.72 5th 122 95.9%
2024 88.33 10th 124 91.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.86 49th 228 78.5%
2019 61.85 64th 229 72.1%
2021 97.53 2nd 213 99.1%
2022 72.68 39th 223 82.5%
2023 88.23 11th 250 95.6%
2024 97.11 3rd 249 98.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.37 13th 248 94.8%
2019 89.10 11th 249 95.6%
2021 94.31 3rd 250 98.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.33 10th 110 90.9%
2019 62.59 17th 111 84.7%
2021 68.68 22nd 115 80.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.07 7th 35 80.0%
2019 74.07 6th 37 83.8%
2021 63.44 10th 35 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.12 10th 248 96.0%
2019 93.53 8th 252 96.8%
2021 89.20 15th 258 94.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.25 7th 29 75.9%
2019 86.03 4th 32 87.5%
2021 84.83 5th 29 82.8%
2022 85.30 4th 28 85.7%
2023 93.67 1st 33 97.0%
2024 94.37 2nd 32 93.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.10 11th 47 76.6%
2021 85.12 3rd 48 93.8%
2022 97.79 1st 50 98.0%
2023 93.36 3rd 53 94.3%
2024 87.39 4th 50 92.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.19 9th 89 89.9%
2019 88.16 9th 92 90.2%
2021 91.83 5th 99 94.9%
2022 67.07 23rd 102 77.5%
2023 96.56 4th 110 96.4%
2024 98.80 2nd 105 98.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Blue Valley Northwest High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.12 19th 296 93.6%
2019 86.78 21st 306 93.1%
2021 87.48 18th 302 94.0%
2022 89.51 9th 307 97.1%
2023 97.13 3rd 309 99.0%
2024 95.19 5th 295 98.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Blue Valley Northwest High Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Valley Northwest High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 1242 21 43 15 10 n/a n/a 0 1331
1995 1380 28 71 13 14 n/a n/a 0 1506
1996 1380 28 71 13 14 n/a n/a 0 1506
1997 1402 33 78 17 9 n/a n/a 0 1539
1998 1420 39 71 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1555
1999 1448 45 73 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1592
2000 1450 55 77 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1609
2001 1480 65 94 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1668
2002 1313 67 108 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1513
2003 1313 67 108 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1513
2004 1308 66 120 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1524
2005 1313 65 116 38 2 n/a n/a 2 1536
2006 1292 66 125 37 1 n/a n/a 9 1530
2007 1282 72 136 46 1 n/a n/a 0 1537
2008 1308 55 151 55 2 n/a n/a 0 1571
2009 1311 71 173 65 4 n/a n/a 0 1624
2010 1368 65 162 61 2 3 38 0 1699
2011 1363 66 169 65 3 3 46 0 1715
2012 1322 63 169 62 3 2 52 0 1673
2013 1286 67 171 76 2 2 55 0 1659
2014 1224 69 177 80 4 1 52 0 1607
2015 1193 76 170 86 2 4 49 0 1580
2016 1198 79 196 81 3 5 49 0 1611
2017 1159 82 199 90 4 5 50 0 1589
2018 1169 64 210 95 4 2 43 0 1587
2019 1146 61 234 116 3 0 48 0 1608
2020 1148 62 233 107 3 2 64 0 1619
2021 1091 52 253 115 2 2 65 0 1580
2022 1064 78 244 111 2 1 69 0 1569
2023 887 76 209 104 1 1 66 0 1344
2024 957 77 202 133 3 1 68 0 1441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Valley Northwest High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1331 76.3 17.4 0.3
1995 1506 90.9 16.6 2.3
1996 1506 90.9 16.6 2.3
1997 1539 92.1 16.7 1.9
1998 1555 97.0 16.0 1.9
1999 1592 93.0 17.1 1.8
2000 1609 100.1 16.1 1.6
2001 1668 105.5 15.8 2
2002 1513 94.1 16.1 1.5
2003 1513 94.1 16.1 1.5
2004 1524 96.4 15.8 2
2005 1536 90.9 16.9 2.4
2006 1530 90.8 16.9 2.9
2007 1537 102.4 15.0 3.4
2008 1571 92.6 17.0 2.7
2009 1624 94.8 17.1 5.2
2010 1699 91.4 18.5 5.5
2011 1715 89.1 19.2 6.7
2012 1673 114.3 14.6 7.4
2013 1659 88.0 18.8 7.5
2014 1607 91.1 17.6 8.5
2015 1580 90.0 17.5 7.8
2016 1611 91.0 17.7 8.9
2017 1589 89.4 17.7 9.8
2018 1587 93.3 17.0 9.8
2019 1608 93.7 17.1 8.9
2020 1619 99.1 16.3 9.5
2021 1580 75.4 20.9 9.4
2022 1569 82.3 19.0 8
2023 1344 96.3 13.9 12.7
2024 1441 91.6 15.7 14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Valley Northwest High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1331 76.3 17.4 0.3
1995 1506 90.9 16.6 2.3
1996 1506 90.9 16.6 2.3
1997 1539 92.1 16.7 1.9
1998 1555 97.0 16.0 1.9
1999 1592 93.0 17.1 1.8
2000 1609 100.1 16.1 1.6
2001 1668 105.5 15.8 2
2002 1513 94.1 16.1 1.5
2003 1513 94.1 16.1 1.5
2004 1524 96.4 15.8 2
2005 1536 90.9 16.9 2.4
2006 1530 90.8 16.9 2.9
2007 1537 102.4 15.0 3.4
2008 1571 92.6 17.0 2.7
2009 1624 94.8 17.1 5.2
2010 1699 91.4 18.5 5.5
2011 1715 89.1 19.2 6.7
2012 1673 114.3 14.6 7.4
2013 1659 88.0 18.8 7.5
2014 1607 91.1 17.6 8.5
2015 1580 90.0 17.5 7.8
2016 1611 91.0 17.7 8.9
2017 1589 89.4 17.7 9.8
2018 1587 93.3 17.0 9.8
2019 1608 93.7 17.1 8.9
2020 1619 99.1 16.3 9.5
2021 1580 75.4 20.9 9.4
2022 1569 82.3 19.0 8
2023 1344 96.3 13.9 12.7
2024 1441 91.6 15.7 14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Valley Northwest High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $251 (2.6%) $9,271 (97.4%) $9,522

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Valley Northwest High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 325 High schoolsRanks 3rd of 327 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley Northwest High)47.359.7
 12.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)45.252
 6.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley Northwest High)54.450.8
 3.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)48.546.6
 1.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Blue Valley Northwest High)44.653.1
 8.5%
   11th Grade Science (Blue Valley)43.949.3
 5.5%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16081344
 16.4%
African American6176
 24.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian234209
 10.7%
Hispanic116104
 10.3%
Pacific Islander01
White1146887
 22.6%
Two or More Races4866
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%12.7%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Valley Northwest High

Students at Blue Valley Northwest High are 66% White, 14% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Blue Valley Northwest High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cottonwood Point Elementary
Elementary : Harmony Elementary
Elementary : Heartland Elementary
Elementary : Indian Valley Elementary
Elementary : Oak Hill Elementary
Middle : Harmony Middle
Middle : Oxford Middle

Yes! Blue Valley Northwest High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 318 Kansas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,441 students attended Blue Valley Northwest High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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