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Blue Valley High

Summary:

Blue Valley High is a public high school located in Randolph, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Blue Valley School District, which is ranked 61 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Blue Valley High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.4 to 10.4 over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. The school has shown strong performance in science, with 40.9% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 32.28%. In mathematics, Blue Valley High has outperformed the state average, with 33.32% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 31.6%. However, in English Language Arts, the school's performance has been more mixed, with 30.76% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, slightly above the state average of 33.55%. Additionally, Blue Valley High has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.19% in 2020-2021 to 21.33% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Comparing Blue Valley High to nearby schools, Manhattan High School and Rock Creek High School have consistently outperformed Blue Valley High in test scores, while Clay Center Community High and Valley Heights Junior/Senior High have shown more mixed results. Overall, Blue Valley High appears to be a relatively small but well-resourced school that is performing reasonably well, particularly in science and mathematics, but may have room for improvement in certain areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2 Ram Way
       Randolph, KS  66554

(785) 293-5255

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,000 Help


Feeder schools for Blue Valley High:

Elementary:    McCormick Elementary
Middle:    Randolph Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  72

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Two or more races:
9.7%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Valley High ranks better than 82.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blue Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), two or more races (9.7%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Valley High is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Blue Valley High employs 7.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Valley High is $19,000.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley High 56th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Blue Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Blue Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley 61st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Blue Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.44 37th 262 85.9%
2007 72.10 71st 280 74.6%
2008 76.18 56th 267 79.0%
2009 78.75 35th 291 88.0%
2010 66.24 97th 302 67.9%
2011 49.17 183rd 298 38.6%
2012 27.11 280th 317 11.7%
2013 64.81 118th 323 63.5%
2015 64.63 104th 326 68.1%
2016 63.60 94th 313 70.0%
2017 42.66 176th 316 44.3%
2018 45.94 165th 314 47.5%
2021 68.13 75th 320 76.6%
2022 51.26 160th 324 50.6%
2023 49.90 164th 327 49.8%
2024 74.18 56th 318 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Blue Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.82 131st 248 47.2%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 182nd 296 38.5%
2021 55.68 112th 302 62.9%
2022 45.13 169th 307 45.0%
2023 45.69 173rd 309 44.0%
2024 77.40 44th 295 85.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1989 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1990 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1991 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1992 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1993 83 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1994 88 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 90
1995 112 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1996 112 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1997 125 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 131
1998 100 0 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 106
1999 97 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 104
2000 79 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2001 68 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 73
2002 91 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2003 91 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2004 91 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2005 100 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2006 88 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2007 75 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 79
2008 65 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 68
2009 72 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 74
2010 81 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 84
2011 86 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 90
2012 81 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 86
2013 65 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 70
2014 58 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 62
2015 47 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 50
2016 51 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 53
2017 63 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 66
2018 51 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 54
2019 58 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 59
2020 60 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 63
2021 50 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 54
2022 63 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 72
2023 61 2 0 4 2 0 6 0 75
2024 60 1 0 4 0 0 7 0 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 71 9.0 7.8 0
1989 64 9.0 7.1 n/a
1990 74 8.8 8.4 0
1991 71 8.5 8.3 n/a
1992 74 11.0 6.7 24.3
1993 85 9.3 9.1 16.5
1994 90 10.0 9.0 13.3
1995 115 9.0 12.8 27
1996 115 9.0 12.8 27
1997 131 9.5 13.8 31.3
1998 106 9.5 11.2 21.7
1999 104 10.5 9.9 21.2
2000 84 10.5 8.0 19
2001 73 9.5 7.7 16.4
2002 92 9.5 9.7 18.5
2003 92 9.5 9.7 18.5
2004 96 10.2 9.4 19.8
2005 104 9.5 10.9 19.2
2006 92 9.6 9.6 17.4
2007 79 11.8 6.7 13.9
2008 68 1.1 61.8 17.6
2009 74 9.0 8.2 24.3
2010 84 9.9 8.4 27.4
2011 90 9.4 9.5 27.8
2012 86 23.1 3.7 33.7
2013 70 9.6 7.2 32.9
2014 62 7.9 7.8 32.3
2015 50 8.0 6.2 38
2016 53 8.0 6.6 28.3
2017 66 7.9 8.3 28.8
2018 54 7.6 7.1 33.3
2019 59 7.1 8.3 33.9
2020 63 8.5 7.4 31.7
2021 54 8.3 6.4 35.2
2022 72 6.9 10.4 26.4
2023 75 9.4 7.9 21.3
2024 72 7.5 9.5 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 71 9.0 7.8 0
1989 64 9.0 7.1 n/a
1990 74 8.8 8.4 0
1991 71 8.5 8.3 n/a
1992 74 11.0 6.7 24.3
1993 85 9.3 9.1 16.5
1994 90 10.0 9.0 13.3
1995 115 9.0 12.8 27
1996 115 9.0 12.8 27
1997 131 9.5 13.8 31.3
1998 106 9.5 11.2 21.7
1999 104 10.5 9.9 21.2
2000 84 10.5 8.0 19
2001 73 9.5 7.7 16.4
2002 92 9.5 9.7 18.5
2003 92 9.5 9.7 18.5
2004 96 10.2 9.4 19.8
2005 104 9.5 10.9 19.2
2006 92 9.6 9.6 17.4
2007 79 11.8 6.7 13.9
2008 68 1.1 61.8 17.6
2009 74 9.0 8.2 24.3
2010 84 9.9 8.4 27.4
2011 90 9.4 9.5 27.8
2012 86 23.1 3.7 33.7
2013 70 9.6 7.2 32.9
2014 62 7.9 7.8 32.3
2015 50 8.0 6.2 38
2016 53 8.0 6.6 28.3
2017 66 7.9 8.3 28.8
2018 54 7.6 7.1 33.3
2019 59 7.1 8.3 33.9
2020 63 8.5 7.4 31.7
2021 54 8.3 6.4 35.2
2022 72 6.9 10.4 26.4
2023 75 9.4 7.9 21.3
2024 72 7.5 9.5 20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Valley High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $588 (3.1%) $18,413 (96.9%) $19,000

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Valley High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Blue Valley High)43.520
 23.5%
   11th Grade Science (Blue Valley)43.520
 23.5%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5975
 27.1%
African American02
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White5861
 5.2%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%21.3%
 12.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Valley High

Students at Blue Valley High are 83% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended Blue Valley High.

Blue Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McCormick Elementary
Middle : Randolph Middle

Blue Valley High ranks 56th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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