Blue Valley North High School is a public high school located in Overland Park, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9–12. The school is one of the five high schools operated by Blue Valley USD 229 school district. The school colors are navy blue and silver.
Serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12, Blue Valley North High School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Valley North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blue Valley North High School's student population of 1,376 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1986
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Blue Valley North High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Valley North High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
6%
7%
White
64%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blue Valley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Valley North High School's ranking?
Blue Valley North High School is ranked #223 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Valley North High School often compared to?
Blue Valley North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Valley Northwest High School, Blue Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Valley North High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Valley North High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Blue Valley North High School?
1,376 students attend Blue Valley North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Blue Valley North High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Valley North High School?
Blue Valley North 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 North High School offer ?
Blue Valley North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Valley North High School part of?
Blue Valley North High School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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