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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)

Blue Valley West High School

#4 in Best Public High Schools in Kansas
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 241 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 West High School is a top rated, public school located in Overland Park, KS. It has 1,458 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 50% of students are at least proficient in math and 48% in reading.
Address
16200 Antioch Road
Overland Park, KS 66085
Telephone
(913) 239-3700
Website
district.bluevalleyk12.org/Pages/Home.aspx

Blue Valley West High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
48%
Percent Proficient - Math
50%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1400
59 responses
Average ACT
28
265 responses
AP Enrollment
45%
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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
79%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
Poll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 56 responses
Report
  • Spirit Weeks, Assemblies/Pep Rallies, Sports Event
    23%
  • Spirit week before the dances.
    18%
  • Performing Arts Showcase
    16%
  • Sports events
    13%
  • Cake for wins at state
    11%
  • Blood drives
    9%
  • Choir benefit dinner
    5%

Students

Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,458
Free or Reduced Lunch
6%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.24 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.24 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.24 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$58,502
Teachers in First/Second Year
23.6%
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.34 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.34 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.34 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$13,260/ year
National
$12,239
70%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.37 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.37 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.37 responses
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I enjoyed my time at West! Most of my teachers were good and helpful. They made a lot of improvements while I was there like power hour, study areas, and more late arrivals. For me, I know I’ll eventually forget the quadratic formula and the story of Hamlet but I’ll never forget the friendships and memories that have formed throughout these four years. These years completely changed me which I’m sure is true for everyone here. I am not the girl that I was freshman year. I can proudly say that my years at West have prepared me for my future.
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Nice study atmosphere, students are all friendly and United, teachers are really helpful and kind. I really enjoyed study over here as an international student, I wish the school will get better and better. Let’s go Jags!
Blue Valley West has great teachers with a great principal, Dr. Potts. The students ability to take tests are good however there are too many of them causing students to cram and not trully retain all the information presented to them. This may be because the school is rated and funded off how well they test. There are some very good teachers that truly get you ready for college while others it’s more about the testing and getting a good grade. Overall I think the atmosphere, students, and staff is very good. It’s a great place to bond with people however it’s not a very diverse. A friend of mine who was a foreign exchange student from Hungary couldn’t believe how much testing he had to because in Hungary test results for his school are not as stressed. Blue Valley schools gives great opportunities but lack the real world teachings that with most Americans money is hard to come by and they can’t just spend it whenever they want.