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)
4.1
3.3
1,569 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.5%
State Average
33.2%
Science
25.4%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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 American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 523 Students
Kansas State University 319 Students
University of Arkansas 152 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 119 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 106 Students
University of Oklahoma 92 Students
Colorado State University 88 Students
Johnson County Community College 88 Students
Rice University 78 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 147 Students
Biology 120 Students
Psychology 118 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 99 Students
Computer Science 84 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Engineering 59 Students
Marketing 51 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 410 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
4/2/2025
Pretty nice school with very good teachers who actually care about your health and your well-being. Good school overall.
4.0 Senior
3/31/2025
It's been a good experience with lots of opportunities to get involved, participate in activities, and work on studies.
4.0 Alum
1/20/2025
Blue Valley Northwest was a great school. There were great teachers who clearly cared about their students, and made sure to prepare them for college and life after high school. I would have liked the administration to be more involved in the student body, and listen to the problems they felt existed within the school.
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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Blue Valley Northwest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Overland Park, KS and is served by the Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park) in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,569 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Blue Valley Northwest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $607,275. Discover additional schools in the area, like Olathe East Sr High School, Blue Valley North High School, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, and more. Learn more about what Overland Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blue Valley Northwest High School.

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