- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Overland Park, KS
Blue Valley Southwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Valley Southwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201200001990
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Valley Southwest High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Valley Southwest High School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Valley Southwest High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200001990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Blue Valley Southwest High School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.8 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 201200001990 · Overland Park, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 14.5:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Blue Valley Southwest High School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.8 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Blue Valley Southwest High School 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
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- This school
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- Aubry Bend Mid
Aubry Bend Middle School
792 students
What this shows Blue Valley Southwest High School reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Valley Southwest High School compares
Blue Valley Southwest High School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 86% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Kansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Blue Valley Southwest High School is less 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 Southwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | 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 Southwest High School'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
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 North High
Standard public school
1,376 students 14.8:1 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 (~1,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Valley Southwest High School
How many students attend Blue Valley Southwest High School?
Blue Valley Southwest High School has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,014 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley Southwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley Southwest High School is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Valley Southwest High School?
5.9% of students at Blue Valley Southwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Valley Southwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Valley Southwest High School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Valley Southwest High School?
Blue Valley Southwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Southwest High School rank among high schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Valley Southwest High School ranks #1 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 Southwest High School, 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.