Blue Valley Southwest High School

17600 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66062

(913)624-2000

www.bluevalleyk12.org/BVSW

1,057 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blue Valley Southwest High School (BVSW), located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Blue Valley School District. Since opening in 2010, the school has established a reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. BVSW serves a diverse student body and offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and competitive career fields.

Beyond its academic achievements, Blue Valley Southwest is known for its vibrant campus culture and commitment to holistic student development. The school offers a comprehensive selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations. By emphasizing both classroom performance and community involvement, BVSW aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to engage in a global society, supported by the district’s focus on personalized learning and modern educational technology.

1,057

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Valley Southwest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	836
Hispanic	36
Black	20
Asian	113
Two or More	46
American Indian	6

White
836 (79.1%)
Asian
113 (10.7%)
Two or More
46 (4.4%)
Hispanic
36 (3.4%)
Black
20 (1.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)

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)624-2000
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/BVSW
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 293

Grade 10 259

Grade 11 257

Grade 12 248