BLUE VALLEY SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Blue Valley Southwest High School is a public high school that is part of the Blue Valley school district, located in Overland Park, KS with about 1,101 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 74 teachers, Blue Valley Southwest High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Southwest High School (BVSW), located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Blue Valley School District. Since opening in 2010, the school has established a reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. BVSW serves a diverse student body and offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and competitive career fields.
Beyond its academic achievements, Blue Valley Southwest is known for its vibrant campus culture and commitment to holistic student development. The school offers a comprehensive selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations. By emphasizing both classroom performance and community involvement, BVSW aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to engage in a global society, supported by the district’s focus on personalized learning and modern educational technology.
For more information, contact Blue Valley Southwest High School at (913) 624-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Overland Park, KS 66062
(913) 624-2000
BLUE VALLEY SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Overland Park, KS with about 1,101 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Blue Valley
- Total Students:
- 1,101
- Teachers:
- 74.23
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,101 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUE VALLEY SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.8%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.