Blue Valley West High vs Olathe West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Valley West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,534 students
Olathe West High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
| Measure | Blue Valley West High Overland Park, Kansas | Olathe West High School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 296 | #80 of 296 |
| National rank | #5643 of 16,910 | #10157 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,534 | 1,557 |
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Overland Park | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Valley West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 43.2).
- •Blue Valley West High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Blue Valley West High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Blue Valley West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 22.5%).
- •Olathe West High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Olathe West High School is the larger school with 1,557 students compared with 1,534.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Valley West High better than Olathe West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Valley West High ranks higher (60.6 vs 43.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Valley West High and Olathe West High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley West High: 1,534. Olathe West High School: 1,557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley West High and Olathe West High School rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley West High is 7th of 296 and Olathe West High School is 80th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).