BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

Blue Valley Northwest High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Blue Valley school district, located in Overland Park, KS with about 1,587 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 93 teachers, Blue Valley Northwest High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blue Valley Northwest High School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Blue Valley School District. Known for its academic rigor and emphasis on student achievement, the school consistently earns recognition both at the state and national levels for its comprehensive curriculum. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized programs, and extracurricular opportunities, fostering an environment that prepares students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its strong academic reputation, Blue Valley Northwest is celebrated for its vibrant school culture and commitment to holistic development. The school boasts an active athletic program, a strong presence in the fine and performing arts, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By focusing on both excellence in the classroom and character development, the school strives to cultivate a community of critical thinkers and engaged citizens, consistently maintaining its status as a top-performing institution in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

For more information, contact Blue Valley Northwest High at (913) 239-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13260 Switzer Road
Overland Park, KS 66213-3306
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BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Overland Park, KS with about 1,587 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Blue Valley
Total Students:
1,587
Teachers:
93.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,587 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.7%
Asian
13.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
Black or African American
4.0%
Two or more races
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.