Serving 1,344 students in grades 9-12, Blue Valley Northwest High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Blue Valley Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Blue Valley Northwest High School's student population of 1,344 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
Blue Valley Northwest High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Valley Northwest High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Blue Valley Northwest High School is ranked #260 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Valley Northwest High School often compared to?
Blue Valley Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Valley North High School, Blue Valley 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 29% KS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Valley Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Valley Northwest High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Blue Valley Northwest High School?
1,344 students attend Blue Valley Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Blue Valley Northwest High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Valley Northwest High School?
Blue Valley Northwest High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Valley Northwest High School offer ?
Blue Valley Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blue Valley Northwest High School part of?
Blue Valley Northwest High School is part of Blue Valley School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 4/23/2008one of the most superb schools in the USA. tremendous opportunity, great teachers and coaches.
all facilities are modern, world class and well maintained. best schools my kids attended.5 9/26/2007BVNW is overall a very good school. Great facilities, very good counselors. Many activities for kids to choose from. High parent involvement.
Only negative is way they handle alcohol abuse by students..particularly athletes. The have an offical position of "no tolerance" but it goes on with coaches knowledge. If you are a star then you tend to get away with things. And of course some parents are the "enablers".Review Blue Valley Northwest High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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one of the most superb schools in the USA. tremendous opportunity, great teachers and coaches.
all facilities are modern, world class and well maintained. best schools my kids attended.
BVNW is overall a very good school. Great facilities, very good counselors. Many activities for kids to choose from. High parent involvement.
Only negative is way they handle alcohol abuse by students..particularly athletes. The have an offical position of "no tolerance" but it goes on with coaches knowledge. If you are a star then you tend to get away with things. And of course some parents are the "enablers".
Review Blue Valley Northwest High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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