Enrollment
1,534
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201200001533
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 61/100 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
- 61
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Valley West High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Valley West High
Blue Valley West High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Overland Park, Kansas, enrolling 1,534 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,534 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Northwest High (1,496 students): Blue Valley West High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.6:1).
Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students) and Blue Valley High (1,396 students) alongside Blue Valley West 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 West High compares
Blue Valley West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,217
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Valley, which includes Blue Valley West 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 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
- 1,496
- 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
- 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
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 (~1,534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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 61/100 (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 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.
Is Blue Valley West High a good school?
Blue Valley West High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 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.
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