Blue Valley Northwest High

13260 Switzer Road
Overland Park, KS 66213

www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvnw

1,496 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blue Valley Northwest High School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Blue Valley School District. Known for its academic rigor and emphasis on student achievement, the school consistently earns recognition both at the state and national levels for its comprehensive curriculum. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized programs, and extracurricular opportunities, fostering an environment that prepares students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its strong academic reputation, Blue Valley Northwest is celebrated for its vibrant school culture and commitment to holistic development. The school boasts an active athletic program, a strong presence in the fine and performing arts, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By focusing on both excellence in the classroom and character development, the school strives to cultivate a community of critical thinkers and engaged citizens, consistently maintaining its status as a top-performing institution in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

1,496

Total Students

100.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Valley Northwest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	978
Hispanic	148
Black	85
Asian	202
Two or More	79
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
978 (65.4%)
Asian
202 (13.5%)
Hispanic
148 (9.9%)
Black
85 (5.7%)
Two or More
79 (5.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-3400
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvnw
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 418

Grade 10 386

Grade 11 347

Grade 12 345