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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)

Blue Valley Southwest High School

#6 in Best Public High Schools in Kansas
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 262 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
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A
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Blue Valley Southwest High School is a top rated, public school located in Overland Park, KS. It has 1,130 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.
Address
17600 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66062
Telephone
(913) 624-2000
Website
district.bluevalleyk12.org/Pages/Home.aspx

Blue Valley Southwest High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
45%
Percent Proficient - Math
45%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1350
38 responses
Average ACT
28
245 responses
AP Enrollment
42%
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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
95%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.22 responses
Poll
91%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.22 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 47 responses
Report
  • Homecoming week, the fight song, football games
    32%
  • Cook outs at lunch
    23%
  • Basketball and Volleyball Games
    15%
  • Sports
    11%
  • Theater
    11%
  • Spirit Week
    4%
  • Homecoming
    2%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,130
Free or Reduced Lunch
5%
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$58,502
Teachers in First/Second Year
21.2%
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.36 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.36 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.36 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$13,260/ year
National
$12,239
90%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.42 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.42 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.42 responses
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My four years at BVSW have been great! It is more of an artsy school, but athletics and academic clubs have been successful. Teachers care. I am glad that I have been able to attend school there and feel that I am better prepared for college than I would have been back home. Unfortunately, middle of the road, quiet students get lost in the shuffle. But like any senior, I am glad to be leaving soon.
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Southwest is the newest school in the Blue Valley school district and it shows in many different ways. The most obvious being the school's facilities. The building's architecture itself is quite appealing as many of the walls are in fact just large windows. Not to mention the athletics facilities with its most impressive features being a soccer stadium, baseball/softball complex, 9 tennis courts, 2 football fields and an indoor and outdoor track. On of the downsides to being a new school is the lack of culture. There is an crucial need for a boost in school spirit in order to keep students from transferring to other schools in the district.
My time at Southwest has truly been the best 4 years of my life. I transferred about 2 weeks before freshman year, not knowing a soul. My life was changed, it was hot and humid, stormy and rainy. It was truly different than anything i had ever experienced, but I made lasting connections with peers and teachers that will forever change my life, for the better! I have made so many strong connections, and I am eager to make more!