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Blue Valley Southwest High School

17600 Quivira Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, Blue Valley Southwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,014 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blue Valley Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blue Valley Southwest High School's student population of 1,014 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,014 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 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 Valley Southwest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Valley Southwest High School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#466 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blue Valley Southwest High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Blue Valley Southwest High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Blue Valley Southwest High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas 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 Valley Southwest High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Blue Valley Southwest High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Blue Valley Southwest High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blue Valley Southwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Valley Southwest High School's ranking?
Blue Valley Southwest High School is ranked #466 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Valley Southwest High School often compared to?
Blue Valley Southwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Valley West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Valley Southwest High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Valley Southwest High School is 98%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Blue Valley Southwest High School?
1,014 students attend Blue Valley Southwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Blue Valley Southwest High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Valley Southwest High School?
Blue Valley Southwest 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 Southwest High School offer ?
Blue Valley Southwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blue Valley Southwest High School part of?
Blue Valley Southwest High School is part of Blue Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,014 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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