Blue Valley Northwest High School

Blue Valley Northwest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13260 Switzer Rd,  Overland Park, KS
Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)
4.0
3.3
1,569 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
80.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
25.6%
State Average
34.2%
Science
35.4%
State Average
40%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
307:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
66%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.6%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
5.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Stem in Kansas
#3 Best Public HS Teachers in Kansas
#4 Best Public HS in Kansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Kansas 505 Students
Kansas State University 322 Students
University of Arkansas 155 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 119 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 103 Students
University of Oklahoma 86 Students
Colorado State University 84 Students
Johnson County Community College 84 Students
University of Missouri 76 Students
Rice University 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Psychology 118 Students
Biology 110 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 93 Students
Computer Science 88 Students
Nursing 79 Students
Engineering 57 Students
Marketing 52 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Finance 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 398 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/25/2024
My experience in blue valley north west has been very life changing ever since my junior year when I joined I feel like a different person. The support I received from my teachers at blue valley made me a better student which I am very thankful for. My worst part was being the new kid but eventually I gained friends who made my high school experience the best time of my life.
5.0 Senior
5/22/2024
My high school experience was great, I made lots of new long lasting friends and made a lot of memories in my high school. I had a few teachers that made huge impacts on my life and I am so grateful for all of them.
4.0 Senior
4/2/2024
I think that Blue Valley Northwest high is one of the best blue valley schools and overall public schools in the area. The students are respectful and high achievers. We perfrom well in sports and in academics.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/5/2024
IT’S SOOOO CHUNC!My kids absolutely love Chunc, and Chunc loves them. The amount of Chunc is just right to create a conducive learning environment. The teachers all seem to appreciate Chunc and help him and other students to the most of their potential. 10/10 would Chunc again
5.0 parent
1/30/2022
This is much better than blue valley north the teachers are so nice learning and the sports this is easily top 5 best high schools in the state.
4.0 parent
7/30/2021
My son went from an IEP to an A/B student. He got involved in activities he was interested in and graduated as expected. Lots of high achievers and regular kids too. My son got exposed to several career paths and I am confident with the foundation the school gave him.
1.0 parent
12/28/2019
Awful administration and environment where it was encouraged for teachers to make false accusations of the “trouble students” to get them out.

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