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Blue Springs R-IV School District

Blue Springs South High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Jackson County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • 334 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Blue Springs South High School is a highly rated, public school located in Blue Springs, MO. It has 1,965 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.
    bssd.net
    (816) 874-3500
    1200 SE Adams Dairy Pkwy
    Blue Springs, MO 64014
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    88%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    88%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1300
    21 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    367 responses
    AP Enrollment
    21%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $71,481
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $952
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $158,500
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    97%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.33 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.33 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 92 responses
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    • Homecoming football games
      21%
    • Prom
      17%
    • Spirit Week
      12%
    • Homecoming parade
      11%
    • Theater Productions
      10%
    • Pep rallies
      9%
    • Marching Band Competitions
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,965
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    18%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.36 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.36 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.36 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $63,235
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.3%
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.50 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.50 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.50 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,734/ year
    National
    $12,239
    96%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.50 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.50 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.50 responses
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    I love how caring all of the staff members and administrators are. All of the principals know their students by name, and will have a conversation with you at any given time. The teachers love to stay connected with their students as much as possible throughout the rest of their high school career and possibly long into the future. I do think, though, the counselors should be better equipped and trained to help students with their mental health struggles. The counselors main focus is to make sure you get enough credits and can get into college, and get scholarships. Other than that I absolutely love this school am am beyond blessed to have been able to attend!
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    Blue Springs South High School has given me knowledge, friendships, and opportunities that will stay with me forever. The teachers care about their students, and take the time to get to know them. The classes are challenging, but there are resources and help all around us. Blue Springs South looks out for their students and strives to give them the best high school experience possible. I would not trade my high school for any other. I am proud to be a jaguar!
    I loved my high school experience. I loved my teachers and school. The teachers are educated and they actually care for their students. I became close with many of my teachers. BSS has a reputation of good academic standing and I thought it was an amazing place to learn. I dove and cheer'd for the high school team. I absolutely loved diving and my experience all four years but I couldn't say the same for cheerleading because of my coach. In school, we talked a lot about diversity, and other things that aren't normally talked about that can be uncomfortable, like mental health. I thought the mental health discussions were very important and it was awesome that it was finally being talked about! The anatomy class I took with Dr. Norman is what got me ready for my college classes and for that I am so thankful. I wouldn't have been able to do as good my first semester of college without Dr. Norman! I am so lucky and proud to say: once a jag, always a jag!