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Blue Springs R-IV School District

Blue Springs South High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Jackson County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • 311 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
    A-
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Blue Springs South High School is a highly rated, public school located in Blue Springs, MO. It has 2,034 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.
Address
1200 SE Adams Dairy Pkwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Telephone
(816) 874-3500
Website
bssd.net

Blue Springs South High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
88%
Percent Proficient - Math
88%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1300
16 responses
Average ACT
26
314 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-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$68,258
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$936
National
$949
Median Home Value
$149,000
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.30 responses
Poll
87%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.30 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 82 responses
Report
  • Homecoming football games
    22%
  • Prom
    18%
  • Spirit Week
    12%
  • Homecoming parade
    11%
  • Pep rallies
    10%
  • Theater Productions
    9%
  • Marching Band Competitions
    7%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,034
Free or Reduced Lunch
22%
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$63,235
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.3%
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.47 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.47 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.47 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.47 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.47 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.47 responses
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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!
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Blue Springs South is an amazing school! I love the teacher-student relationships and the relationships between students themselves. This school has an outstanding music program between band, orchestra, and choir. Blue Springs South holds a record of being the school with the most 1 ratings at Missouri State Solo and Ensemble. The JROTC program has received the Extinguished Unit with Merit Award - inspectors came to the school to observe the program and reported no discrepancies from the program, instructors, or cadets.
I love Blue Springs South High School because it is full of culture and diversity. The admins over at the high school contact students one on one and they are ready to do anything for the kids. The facility is amazing and another freshman wing is being built. The sports teams are competitive and very fun and entertaining. I love how the academics are challenging and how they teach you amazing lessons! Blue Springs South High School is an amazing high school!