How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blue Valley North High | Shawnee Mission South High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Overland Park, KS | Shawnee Mission, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | 1,574 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.8% | 29.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blue Valley North High | Shawnee Mission South High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,498 | $12,247 |
| District | Blue Valley Unified School District 229 | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blue Valley North High | Shawnee Mission South High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 62.1% |
| African American | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% | 21.3% |
| Asian | 14.8% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blue Valley North High | Shawnee Mission South High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 303:1 | 299:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.7% | 35.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 29 | 40 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.