Enrollment
1,376
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Overland Park, KS
Blue Valley North High
Federal NCES profile for Blue Valley North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201200001644
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Valley North High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Valley North High has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Valley North High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Valley North High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Valley North High
Blue Valley North High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Overland Park, Kansas, enrolling 1,376 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,376 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Blue Valley spends $12,217 per pupil, 21% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Overland Park's high schools, it stands alongside Blue Valley West High (1,534 students): Blue Valley North High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.2:1).
Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students) and Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students) alongside Blue Valley North High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blue Valley North High compares
Blue Valley North High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 72% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,376
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Asian 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Blue Valley North High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Valley, which includes Blue Valley North High.
$12,217
Per student
-21%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 4.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blue Valley North 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 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 North High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- 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
Similar high schools in Overland Park
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Blue Valley West High
Standard public school
1,534 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Blue Valley Northwest High
Standard public school
1,496 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Blue Valley Southwest High School
Standard public school
1,057 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Blue Valley Virtual Program
Standard public school
302 students 75.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Valley North High
How many students attend Blue Valley North High?
Blue Valley North High has 1,376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Overland Park, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley North High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley North High is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Valley North High?
12.0% of students at Blue Valley North High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Valley North High?
The largest demographic group at Blue Valley North High is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Valley North High?
Blue Valley North High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Valley North High rank among high schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Valley North High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Overland Park, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Overland Park on the city page.
Is Blue Valley North High a good school?
Blue Valley North High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Blue Valley North High, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.
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