Blue Valley West High

16200 Antioch Road
Overland Park, KS 66085

www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvw

1,514 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blue Valley West High School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Blue Valley School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized elective programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blue Valley West is recognized for its robust culture of student involvement. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, a strong fine arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations that encourage community engagement and leadership development. With a commitment to innovation and student achievement, the school fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes both personal growth and academic excellence, making it a cornerstone of the Overland Park community.

1,514

Total Students

101.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Valley West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,000
Hispanic	91
Black	48
Asian	301
Two or More	71
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,000 (66.1 %)
Asian
301 (19.9 %)
Hispanic
91 (6.0 %)
Two or More
71 (4.7 %)
Black
48 (3.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-3700
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvw
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 370

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 386

Grade 12 341