Blue Springs South High School

Blue Springs South High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 SE Adams Dairy Pky,  Blue Springs, MO
Blue Springs R-IV School District
4.1
4.2
2,308 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Charles Belt
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
343:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
69.3%
Black
13.4%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri 411 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 337 Students
University of Central Missouri 334 Students
Missouri State University 276 Students
The University of Kansas 196 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 193 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 152 Students
Kansas State University 144 Students
Truman State University 104 Students
University of Arkansas 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 143 Students
Nursing 120 Students
Biology 108 Students
Psychology 96 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 86 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Accounting 44 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Elementary Education 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 360 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/2/2024
I am very grateful to have attended Blue Springs South High School. Like all schools there are some things that could be better, but overall Blue Springs South has a good environment and good resources.
5.0 Senior
4/29/2024
Blue springs south has me ready for college very good school. The resources are there it is just the matter of do you want to take control and get yourself into better positioning or not. The diversity is great and i feel safe 24/7 should be one of the best high schools in missouri
4.0 Senior
3/28/2024
It is a great school. I was able to learn many things about the school, the people in it, and around it. The overall experience was great but weird considering I was one of the few Hispanics there. I wish there had been more diversity, but you can't really control that.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/5/2023
My daughter is Peruvian and she easily adapted to this school and managed to get excellent grades thanks to the support and effort of the teachers.
5.0 student
5/2/2021
This was the best high school i’ve been to out of 4. The teachers were always helpful and encouraging and gave a reasonable amount of homework.
1.0 student
3/6/2020
I wish I could go into the negatives, the worst experience of my life.
5.0 parent
7/24/2014
This school is great! The teachers are respectful and willing to help and encourage anyone. They don't single people out. The counslers are amazing and very encouraging. They are willing to listen. Problems are resolved as well as possible. There are many opportunities in activities to choose from....

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Blue Springs South High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Blue Springs, MO, in the Blue Springs neighborhood, and is served by the Blue Springs R-IV School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 2,308 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Blue Springs South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $331,744. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blue Springs High School, Grain Valley High School, Plaza Heights Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Blue Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blue Springs South High School.

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