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#557 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 43% in state

Blue Valley High

High School · Blue Valley · Stilwell, KS

A high school in Stilwell, KS where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6001 W. 159th St., Stilwell, KS 66085

  • Math 64% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.9% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation36.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,518
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Blue Valley High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

12.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$141,492

Median home value

$522,300

Median rent

$1,454/mo

College educated

63%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·60 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue Valley Virtual ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.4 mi308Compare →
Blue Valley West HighEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.0 mi1,558Compare →
Blue Valley Northwest HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–124.3 mi1,441Compare →
Blue Valley Southwest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–124.3 mi995Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Blue Valley

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#35 of 35
District spending per student
$12,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blue Valley High is listed in Blue Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blue Valley High

Blue Valley High is a public high school in Stilwell, KS, part of Blue Valley, serving approximately 1,405 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Valley High

What grades does Blue Valley High serve?

Blue Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blue Valley High?

Blue Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 1,405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Valley High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Valley High rank in KS?

Blue Valley High ranks #557 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Blue Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blue Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Valley High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Blue Valley High a charter school?

No, Blue Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blue Valley High a Title I school?

No, Blue Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Valley High?

12.7% of students at Blue Valley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,405
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 66085)
11,412
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66085; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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