Blue Valley High School

Blue Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6001 W 159th St,  Stilwell, KS
Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)
4.3
3.0
1,487 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
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
18.2%
State Average
33.2%
Science
27.7%
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
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
75%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.6%
Hispanic
7.3%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Public HS in Kansas
#5 Best Public HS Teachers in Kansas
#17 Best HS For Athletes 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 565 Students
Kansas State University 403 Students
University of Arkansas 179 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 128 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 108 Students
University of Missouri 98 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 96 Students
University of Oklahoma 96 Students
Johnson County Community College 89 Students
Colorado State University 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 204 Students
Biology 153 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 113 Students
Marketing 78 Students
Nursing 74 Students
Computer Science 74 Students
Finance 67 Students
Engineering 67 Students
Pre-Law Studies 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 335 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/3/2025
Blue Valley High School is known for its strong academic programs, a variety of extracurricular activities, and a supportive community. Many students appreciate the dedicated teachers and the opportunities for involvement in sports and clubs.
4.0 Senior
1/29/2025
Blue Valley has a strong reputation of educational excellence. It's hard to be an IEP kid in such a high achieving place. But if you're successful, you'll love it
4.0 Senior
12/30/2024
I would like to see the building change, a handful of spaces have already been update however several spaces still remain in the school that haven't been updated since the 90's.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/23/2023
We are fairly new to the district, we are truly blown away by the content and character of the teachers and students. Very welcoming and engaging place to be - we are not from the US and we have found the Blue Valley High School to be above anything we have seen.
1.0 parent
11/13/2022
the teachar is fake the food is fake
5.0 parent
4/19/2022
Outstanding school and school district. Really cares about kids. In addition, there are so my extracurricular activities.I was so impressed with the genuine nurturing of the teachers.We recommend this school to anyone
1.0 parent
3/23/2021
My son has struggled academically and this spilled over into him not wanting to attend school at all. Blue Valley High School does not want a tarnish on their attendance or test records and prefer to ignore kids that do not fit into their perfect little world. My son has received no help and is now...

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Blue Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Stilwell, KS and is served by the Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park) in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,487 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Blue Valley 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $490,114. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blue Valley West High School, Heritage Christian Academy, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, and more. Learn more about what Stilwell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blue Valley High School.

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