- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201200001644
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Blue Valley North High held near 1,402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.6 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 201200001644 · Overland Park, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,376 enr · 14.8:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Blue Valley North High held near 1,402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.6 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Blue Valley North 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
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- This school
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 North High reports 1,376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Valley North High compares
Blue Valley North 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,498
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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,496
- 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
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 (~1,376 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,414 (2022-23) → 1,402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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 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).
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.
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.