- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Overland Park, KS
Blue Valley West High
Federal NCES profile for Blue Valley West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201200001533
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Valley West High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Valley West High has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Valley West High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Blue Valley West High held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.2 → 100.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 201200001533 · Overland Park, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,534 enr · 15.2:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students)
Blue Valley West High held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.2 → 100.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Blue Valley West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- 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 West High reports 1,534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Valley West High compares
Blue Valley West 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 82% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,534 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,534
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Asian 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Blue Valley West High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher 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 North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Smaller | 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 West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 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 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 (~1,534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Valley West High
How many students attend Blue Valley West High?
Blue Valley West High has 1,534 students enrolled. It is a high school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,514 (2022-23) → 1,558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley West High is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Valley West High?
7.6% of students at Blue Valley West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Valley West High?
The largest demographic group at Blue Valley West High is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Valley West High?
Blue Valley West High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 West High rank among high schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Valley West High ranks #2 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 West High, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), Blue Valley High (1,396 students), and Blue Valley North High (1,376 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.