- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stilwell, KS
Blue Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Blue Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201200000112
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Valley High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,396
- students enrolled
Blue Valley High has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Blue Valley High held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.6 → 89.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 201200000112 · Stilwell, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,396 enr · 15.7:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Blue Valley High held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.6 → 89.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Blue Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- This school
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- Aubry Bend Mid
Aubry Bend Middle School
792 students
What this shows Blue Valley High reports 1,396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Valley High compares
Blue Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 81% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,396
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Asian 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Blue Valley High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aubry Bend Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Valley High
How many students attend Blue Valley High?
Blue Valley High has 1,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stilwell, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,412 (2022-23) → 1,405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley High is 15.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Valley High?
8.2% of students at Blue Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Blue Valley High is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Stilwell, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Valley High?
Blue Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Blue Valley High, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley North High (1,376 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.