Blue Valley West High

Summary:

Blue Valley West High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with 1,514 students in Overland Park, Kansas, part of the highly-rated Blue Valley School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks as one of the top-performing high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Valley West High excels academically, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in proficiency across all subject areas. The school ranks 1st out of 318 Kansas high schools, with 60.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 52.91% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 27.57% and 21.31%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly impressive for Asian, Hispanic, and White student subgroups, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Blue Valley West High is the top-performing school in the analysis, the other Blue Valley district high schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, with most ranking in the top 20 or 30 high schools in Kansas. However, the analysis also highlights the need for the school to address the specific needs of certain student populations, such as African American students and students with disabilities, to ensure equitable outcomes for all.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 16200 Antioch Road
       Overland Park, KS  66085


(913) 239-3700

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,791 Help


Feeder schools for Blue Valley West High:

Elementary:    Cedar Hills Elementary
    Lakewood Elementary
    Liberty View Elementary
    Sunset Ridge Elementary
Middle:    Lakewood Middle
    Pleasant Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  1,558

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.5%
Asian:
22.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Valley West High ranks better than 99.7% of high schools in Kansas. It also ranks first 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 99.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blue Valley West High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Blue Valley West High has the largest high school student body size in the Blue Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), Asian (22.1%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Valley West High is 15.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Valley West High is $9,791. 2 high schools in the Blue Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Valley West High:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley West High 1st of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Blue Valley West High in the ranking list.)

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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 West High

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Rank History for all students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.81 33rd 262 87.4%
2007 73.04 68th 280 75.7%
2008 78.35 42nd 267 84.3%
2009 83.03 21st 291 92.8%
2010 80.83 30th 302 90.1%
2011 79.70 33rd 298 88.9%
2012 76.24 30th 317 90.5%
2013 79.66 29th 323 91.0%
2015 89.68 13th 326 96.0%
2016 95.20 10th 313 96.8%
2017 96.66 8th 316 97.5%
2018 92.92 16th 314 94.9%
2019 85.05 26th 325 92.0%
2021 88.28 19th 320 94.1%
2022 91.69 8th 324 97.5%
2023 99.09 2nd 327 99.4%
2024 99.07 1st 318 99.7%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.90 7th 49 85.7%
2019 93.22 4th 58 93.1%
2021 69.12 16th 55 70.9%
2022 92.90 2nd 57 96.5%
2023 95.24 3rd 64 95.3%
2024 70.43 16th 67 76.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.59 22nd 110 80.0%
2019 65.19 15th 111 86.5%
2021 69.85 19th 115 83.5%
2022 81.30 9th 117 92.3%
2023 66.60 25th 122 79.5%
2024 71.47 20th 124 83.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.48 7th 228 96.9%
2019 77.92 32nd 229 86.0%
2021 76.99 26th 213 87.8%
2022 86.41 13th 223 94.2%
2023 98.56 3rd 250 98.8%
2024 94.57 8th 249 96.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.99 8th 248 96.8%
2019 83.93 23rd 249 90.8%
2021 87.36 17th 250 93.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.59 22nd 110 80.0%
2019 65.19 15th 111 86.5%
2021 69.85 19th 115 83.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.96 10th 35 71.4%
2019 56.97 18th 37 51.4%
2021 63.67 9th 35 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.54 20th 248 91.9%
2019 83.19 25th 252 90.1%
2021 87.44 19th 258 92.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.31 8th 29 72.4%
2019 77.50 7th 32 78.1%
2021 89.26 2nd 29 93.1%
2022 87.64 2nd 28 92.9%
2023 93.09 2nd 33 93.9%
2024 96.29 1st 32 96.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.54 4th 46 91.3%
2022 58.08 15th 50 70.0%
2023 76.54 7th 53 86.8%
2024 83.68 6th 50 88.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.28 12th 89 86.5%
2019 84.25 12th 92 87.0%
2021 87.47 8th 99 91.9%
2022 95.84 3rd 102 97.1%
2023 99.93 1st 110 99.1%
2024 97.82 3rd 105 97.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Blue Valley West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.57 26th 296 91.2%
2019 73.87 54th 306 82.4%
2021 72.38 58th 302 80.8%
2022 80.05 37th 307 87.9%
2023 96.03 4th 309 98.7%
2024 94.79 6th 295 98.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for White Students!

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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 23, 2016

Open Quote By the end of my son's Senior year, I could no longer trust what councilors and administrators were telling me. My son's councilor, Tara Lebar, allowed him to turn in homework that he didn't do in order to bring his grades up for graduation. The assistant Principal, Bryan Brutto, kept telling me that the school would take actions once my son had skipped enough school days (the district allow Seniors to skip school without parental permission). He never took any actions. They certainly didn't have the student's best interests at heart in my son's case. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blue Valley West High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1167 35 48 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1268
2003 1167 35 48 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1268
2004 1166 52 58 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1295
2005 1174 50 58 17 5 n/a n/a 14 1318
2006 1202 52 69 29 3 n/a n/a 22 1377
2007 1262 66 72 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1434
2008 1346 74 66 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1517
2009 1404 70 99 32 7 n/a n/a 0 1612
2010 1454 61 104 39 6 0 21 0 1685
2011 1120 44 89 41 2 0 20 0 1316
2012 1105 58 107 50 3 1 27 0 1351
2013 1108 50 106 56 1 1 24 0 1346
2014 1130 43 97 63 3 3 26 0 1365
2015 1121 37 114 64 1 3 36 0 1376
2016 1149 32 143 77 3 2 52 0 1458
2017 1179 34 172 82 3 1 63 0 1534
2018 1167 38 196 74 3 1 71 0 1550
2019 1161 39 237 70 7 1 79 0 1594
2020 1117 38 252 80 3 1 72 0 1563
2021 1113 40 268 93 6 1 74 0 1595
2022 1114 47 313 95 8 2 75 0 1654
2023 1000 48 301 91 2 1 71 0 1514
2024 974 54 345 102 4 1 78 0 1558

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 West High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1268 83.5 15.2 1.5
2003 1268 83.5 15.2 1.5
2004 1295 87.2 14.9 1.8
2005 1318 88.8 14.8 2.1
2006 1377 99.0 13.9 2.2
2007 1434 106.5 13.5 2.9
2008 1517 89.3 17.0 2.9
2009 1612 91.4 17.6 3.5
2010 1685 90.8 18.5 4.9
2011 1316 75.1 17.5 5.5
2012 1351 97.7 13.8 5.9
2013 1346 80.1 16.8 6.1
2014 1365 85.0 16.0 5
2015 1376 85.0 16.1 6
2016 1458 92.0 15.8 6
2017 1534 98.5 15.5 6
2018 1550 99.2 15.6 6.4
2019 1594 101.0 15.7 6.3
2020 1563 100.2 15.5 6
2021 1595 78.4 20.3 5.4
2022 1654 92.4 17.9 5.3
2023 1514 101.2 14.9 8.9
2024 1558 100.1 15.5 9.1

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 West High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1268 83.5 15.2 1.5
2003 1268 83.5 15.2 1.5
2004 1295 87.2 14.9 1.8
2005 1318 88.8 14.8 2.1
2006 1377 99.0 13.9 2.2
2007 1434 106.5 13.5 2.9
2008 1517 89.3 17.0 2.9
2009 1612 91.4 17.6 3.5
2010 1685 90.8 18.5 4.9
2011 1316 75.1 17.5 5.5
2012 1351 97.7 13.8 5.9
2013 1346 80.1 16.8 6.1
2014 1365 85.0 16.0 5
2015 1376 85.0 16.1 6
2016 1458 92.0 15.8 6
2017 1534 98.5 15.5 6
2018 1550 99.2 15.6 6.4
2019 1594 101.0 15.7 6.3
2020 1563 100.2 15.5 6
2021 1595 78.4 20.3 5.4
2022 1654 92.4 17.9 5.3
2023 1514 101.2 14.9 8.9
2024 1558 100.1 15.5 9.1

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 West High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $402 (4.1%) $9,389 (95.9%) $9,791

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Valley West High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 325 High schoolsRanks 2nd of 327 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley West High)39.759.9
 20.2%
   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 West High)51.950.1
 1.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)48.546.6
 1.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Blue Valley West High)39.656.6
 17%
   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 Students15941514
 5%
African American3948
 23.1%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian237301
 27%
Hispanic7091
 30%
Pacific Islander11
White11611000
 13.9%
Two or More Races7971
 10.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%8.9%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Valley West High

Yes! Blue Valley West High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 318 Kansas high schools.

Students at Blue Valley West High are 63% White, 22% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,558 students attended Blue Valley West High.

Blue Valley West High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cedar Hills Elementary
Elementary : Lakewood Elementary
Elementary : Liberty View Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Ridge Elementary
Middle : Lakewood Middle
Middle : Pleasant Ridge Middle


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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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