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Blue Valley North High

12200 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS, 66209

About Blue Valley North High

Blue Valley North High School is a top public school for students in grades 9 through 12. It is in Overland Park. As one of the district's six high schools, it has a strong enrollment of about 1,500 students, with 15 students for every teacher. It is known as one of the best schools in the area and has a 49% participation rate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses that prepare students for college.There are a lot of different types of students at the school. 36% of the students are minorities, and 14% are economically disadvantaged, and it is one of the

best High School in "Kansas"

. Recent data shows that academic standards are high, with 48% of students being good at math and 46% being good at reading. The school also encourages students to do well on college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. The school gets a lot of money for each student because it is in a neighborhood known for high property values and a commitment to education. Blue Valley North High School is known for its strict academic culture and its commitment to getting students ready for college.

Blue Valley North High Contact Information

Address

12200 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS, 66209

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Phone

(913) 239-3000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 46% in Reading.
88
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1402
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 75 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Blue Valley North High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 63.69%
Asian 14.19%
Hispanic 9.34%
Black 6.21%
Two+ Races 6.21%
Native Am. 0.36%
White
63.69%
Asian
14.19%
Hispanic
9.34%
Black
6.21%
Two+ Races
6.21%
Native Am.
0.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1402
46.58%
653 Female
53.42%
749 Male

Student Population

1402 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The district's new Strategic Plan, "Cultivating Blue Valley," is a roadmap for improving personalized learning and student success. Blue Valley North High School is still working on its commitment to academic leadership. The campus recently celebrated a big achievement: two of its outstanding graduates were named U.S. Presidential Scholars, a high honor that recognizes outstanding leadership and scholarship. Students are also taking more Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and almost half of the student body is now taking these tough college-level tests.

FAQ

Q1. Does Blue Valley North High encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What is the goal of Blue Valley North High?

Ans. Blue Valley North High wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q5. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Blue Valley North High push students to think critically and do their best work.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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