Very Good
#782 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 35% in state
Blue Springs South High
High School · Blue Springs R-iv · Blue Springs, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 SE ADAMS DAIRY PKWY, Blue Springs, MO 64014
- Math 61% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blue Springs South High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blue Springs South 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blue Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,187
Median home value
$233,200
Median rent
$1,301/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Blue Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,396 | Compare → |
| Grain Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,444 | Compare → |
| Liggett Trail Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blue Springs R-iv
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #11 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Springs South High is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Springs South High
Blue Springs South High is a public high school in Blue Springs, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 2,308 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Blue Springs South High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Springs South High
What grades does Blue Springs South High serve?
Blue Springs South High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Blue Springs South High?
Blue Springs South High has an enrollment of approximately 2,308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Springs South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Springs South High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Springs South High rank in MO?
Blue Springs South High ranks #782 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Blue Springs South High's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Springs South High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Springs South High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Springs South High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blue Springs South High a charter school?
No, Blue Springs South High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Springs South High a Title I school?
No, Blue Springs South High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Springs South High?
24.7% of students at Blue Springs South 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
- 2,308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64014)
- 28,434
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64014; 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
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