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Blue Springs South High School

1200 Se Adams Dairy Pkwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,261 students in grades 9-12, Blue Springs South High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blue Springs South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blue Springs South High School's student population of 2,261 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,261 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Blue Springs South High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Springs South High School is 0.50, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#428 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blue Springs South High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blue Springs South High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Blue Springs South High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Blue Springs South High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blue Springs South High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Springs South High School's ranking?
Blue Springs South High School is ranked #428 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blue Springs South High School often compared to?
Blue Springs South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Springs South High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Springs South High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Blue Springs South High School?
2,261 students attend Blue Springs South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Blue Springs South High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Springs South High School?
Blue Springs South High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Springs South High School offer ?
Blue Springs South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blue Springs South High School part of?
Blue Springs South High School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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