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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)

Blue Valley Northwest High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Kansas
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 366 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 Valley Northwest High School is a top rated, public school located in Overland Park, KS. It has 1,589 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.
    Address
    13260 Switzer Road
    Overland Park, KS 66213
    Telephone
    (913) 239-3400
    Website
    district.bluevalleyk12.org/schools/high/bvnw/pages/home.aspx
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    Blue Valley Northwest High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    49%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    49%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1350
    116 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    316 responses
    AP Enrollment
    39%
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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
    $78,217
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,084
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $248,100
    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
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.37 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.37 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 103 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      34%
    • Assemblies and athletic games/school spirit
      15%
    • School dances
      13%
    • School parties and field trips
      10%
    • Senior pranks, senior skip days
      10%
    • Friendliness
      7%
    • Plays
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,589
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    10%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.45 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.45 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.45 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $56,265
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    18.4%
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.50 responses
    80%
    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
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,291/ year
    National
    $12,239
    90%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.60 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.60 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.60 responses
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    At Blue Valley Northwest High School every student has the opportunity to become part of a diverse and caring family. The staff dedicate themselves to the students success, always working hard to ensure that every student is learning and advancing to the best of their ability. I have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with people of different ethnic backgrounds allowing me to make deep connections with people my age while learning about different cultures. Never have I found myself without educational aid or extracurricular opportunities. Northwest emits a friendly, family-like atmosphere that turns a school into a community.
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    This a wonderful school in all areas, from strong academics to excellent extracurricular opportunities. There is a heavy focus on student life outside of the classroom and how students can use different methods to achieve success throughout their four years of attendance. The only reason this amazing school is not receiving 5 stars is because of a new trend that is starting to occur, one where there is a growing disconnect between student ideas/leadership and the administration. There is growing agitation with changes to once great traditions, like school dances and spirit week. However, new innovative changes have also made great, lasting impacts.
    My experience at Blue Valley Northwest has been amazing. The whole staff wants each student to succeed with whatever they decide to do with their lives. It is paperwork that every teacher in the school loves what they do. They love the opportunity to shape young minds and inspire future generations. What I would like to see changes about it is the stigma that Blue Valley Northwest is where the “rich kids” go. Not everyone who attends this school comes from an affluent family, and the want for kids to fill that stigma in my opinion causes such high depression, low self esteem, and suicide rates. Nevertheless, Blue Valley Northwest is a great place to receive a great education.