Blue Springs High

Summary:

Blue Springs High is a public high school in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving 2,383 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District, which is ranked 24th out of 376 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Springs High stands out for its diverse student population, with 65.51% White, 13.47% African American, 10.62% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, and 7.34% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to nearby Blue Springs South High, which has a student population that is 69.26% White. Academically, Blue Springs High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 74 out of 352 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on End of Course (EOC) exams is also noteworthy, with students outperforming the state and district averages in several subjects.

While Blue Springs High has shown strong performance in some student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, the school's ranking for low socioeconomic status and disabled students has been more variable. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes. When compared to nearby schools, such as William Chrisman High and Truman High in the Independence 30 district, Blue Springs High stands out for its diversity and academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2000 NW Ashton Dr
       Blue Springs, MO  64015-1769


(816) 874-3400

District: Blue Springs R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,145 Help


Feeder schools for Blue Springs High:

Elementary:    James Lewis Elementary
    James Walker Elementary
    John Nowlin Elementary
    Lucy Franklin Elementary
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Middle:    Brittany Hill Middle
    Paul Kinder Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  2,383

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
African American:
13.5%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Springs High ranks better than 79% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.34. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Blue Springs High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Blue Springs High has the largest high school student body size in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), African American (13.5%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Springs High is 21.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Springs High is $12,145, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blue Springs High:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Springs High 74th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Blue Springs High in the ranking list.)

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Blue Springs R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Springs R-IV 24th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Springs High

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Rank History for all students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.98 31st 534 94.2%
2007 85.89 34th 538 93.7%
2008 83.65 38th 539 92.9%
2009 61.91 127th 507 75.0%
2010 52.70 237th 516 54.1%
2011 58.85 178th 528 66.3%
2012 60.46 157th 522 69.9%
2013 59.58 142nd 523 72.8%
2014 74.00 46th 521 91.2%
2015 72.46 73rd 504 85.5%
2016 66.17 98th 401 75.6%
2017 75.55 69th 404 82.9%
2018 70.17 71st 468 84.8%
2019 71.05 65th 460 85.9%
2021 75.04 35th 358 90.2%
2022 62.09 83rd 361 77.0%
2023 63.34 74th 352 79.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.44 16th 52 69.2%
2019 54.91 25th 59 57.6%
2022 66.37 4th 28 85.7%
2023 46.61 16th 34 52.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.38 39th 127 69.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.87 85th 382 77.7%
2019 60.87 85th 368 76.9%
2021 88.66 10th 255 96.1%
2022 25.19 208th 250 16.8%
2023 62.39 66th 268 75.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 30th 95 68.4%
2019 77.01 19th 103 81.6%
2021 94.97 4th 129 96.9%
2022 23.83 95th 111 14.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.94 4th 96 95.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.51 17th 38 55.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.72 33rd 111 70.3%
2019 55.52 39th 106 63.2%
2021 95.25 3rd 96 96.9%
2022 56.49 37th 105 64.8%
2023 64.27 18th 99 81.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.98 26th 84 69.0%
2019 71.23 21st 91 76.9%
2022 70.10 9th 57 84.2%
2023 79.18 10th 64 84.4%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.79 49th 440 88.9%
2019 73.64 51st 430 88.1%
2021 79.87 23rd 309 92.6%
2022 59.48 76th 310 75.5%
2023 60.74 64th 302 78.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Springs High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3081 3081
1992 2880 106 46 52 6 n/a n/a 0 3090
1993 2033 68 32 45 6 n/a n/a 0 2184
1994 1793 70 32 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1931
1995 1872 73 31 50 1 n/a n/a 0 2027
1996 1872 73 31 50 1 n/a n/a 0 2027
1997 1944 82 37 55 1 n/a n/a 0 2119
1998 1981 85 44 50 1 n/a n/a 0 2161
1999 1970 92 50 44 3 n/a n/a 0 2159
2000 1443 60 34 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1572
2001 1414 72 34 42 3 n/a n/a 0 1565
2002 1506 96 36 55 8 n/a n/a 0 1701
2003 1506 96 36 55 8 n/a n/a 0 1701
2004 1498 103 31 55 3 n/a n/a 0 1690
2005 1485 126 22 50 5 n/a n/a 0 1688
2006 1500 129 22 60 10 n/a n/a 0 1721
2007 1467 172 33 70 11 n/a n/a 0 1753
2008 1484 189 47 88 8 n/a n/a 0 1816
2009 1429 226 45 102 9 n/a n/a 0 1811
2010 1449 213 34 108 5 n/a n/a 0 1809
2011 1397 236 33 100 8 0 23 0 1797
2012 1336 218 28 107 8 2 35 0 1734
2013 1312 260 33 112 12 2 43 0 1774
2014 1782 330 44 147 10 10 86 0 2409
2015 1782 338 47 145 9 10 96 0 2427
2016 1823 354 59 192 7 13 100 0 2548
2017 1683 282 51 279 11 13 140 0 2459
2018 1755 327 63 193 12 14 123 0 2487
2019 1746 292 55 192 13 23 132 0 2453
2020 1675 309 58 205 14 15 128 0 2404
2021 1658 327 49 200 13 15 163 0 2425
2022 1615 340 56 226 19 12 181 0 2449
2023 1561 321 50 253 12 11 175 0 2383

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 Springs High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 3081 156.1 19.7 n/a
1992 3090 154.0 20.0 1.3
1993 2184 163.9 13.3 0.5
1994 1931 99.8 19.3 2.3
1995 2027 107.1 18.9 1.4
1996 2027 107.1 18.9 1.4
1997 2119 112.9 18.8 1.1
1998 2161 117.2 18.4 1
1999 2159 119.1 18.1 1.8
2000 1572 91.4 17.2 3.1
2001 1565 87.6 17.9 4
2002 1701 89.3 19.0 4.7
2003 1701 89.3 19.0 4.7
2004 1690 93.2 18.1 4.4
2005 1688 93.7 18.0 7
2006 1721 97.2 17.7 8.4
2007 1753 96.5 18.2 8.6
2008 1816 103.6 17.5 9
2009 1811 106.5 17.0 14.9
2010 1809 105.1 17.2 16.9
2011 1797 97.4 18.4 19.4
2012 1734 98.2 17.6 23.9
2013 1774 102.9 17.2 26.3
2014 2409 104.1 23.1 25
2015 2427 105.0 23.1 23.3
2016 2548 105.0 24.2 23.1
2017 2459 102.4 23.9 32.1
2018 2487 105.0 23.6 23.3
2019 2453 104.9 23.3 31.7
2020 2404 106.8 22.5 31
2021 2425 106.8 22.7 31.6
2022 2449 110.0 22.2 18
2023 2383 112.0 21.2 28.2

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 Springs High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 3081 156.1 19.7 n/a
1992 3090 154.0 20.0 1.3
1993 2184 163.9 13.3 0.5
1994 1931 99.8 19.3 2.3
1995 2027 107.1 18.9 1.4
1996 2027 107.1 18.9 1.4
1997 2119 112.9 18.8 1.1
1998 2161 117.2 18.4 1
1999 2159 119.1 18.1 1.8
2000 1572 91.4 17.2 3.1
2001 1565 87.6 17.9 4
2002 1701 89.3 19.0 4.7
2003 1701 89.3 19.0 4.7
2004 1690 93.2 18.1 4.4
2005 1688 93.7 18.0 7
2006 1721 97.2 17.7 8.4
2007 1753 96.5 18.2 8.6
2008 1816 103.6 17.5 9
2009 1811 106.5 17.0 14.9
2010 1809 105.1 17.2 16.9
2011 1797 97.4 18.4 19.4
2012 1734 98.2 17.6 23.9
2013 1774 102.9 17.2 26.3
2014 2409 104.1 23.1 25
2015 2427 105.0 23.1 23.3
2016 2548 105.0 24.2 23.1
2017 2459 102.4 23.9 32.1
2018 2487 105.0 23.6 23.3
2019 2453 104.9 23.3 31.7
2020 2404 106.8 22.5 31
2021 2425 106.8 22.7 31.6
2022 2449 110.0 22.2 18
2023 2383 112.0 21.2 28.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Springs High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $292 (2.6%) $11,033 (97.4%) $11,325
2020 $592 (5.3%) $10,635 (94.7%) $11,227
2021 $604 (5.1%) $11,254 (94.9%) $11,858
2022 $1,089 (9.0%) $11,056 (91.0%) $12,145

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Springs 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 65th of 460 High schoolsRanks 74th of 352 High schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Blue Springs High)52.731.9
 20.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Blue Springs R-IV)6953.7
 15.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Blue Springs High)48.547.3
 1.2%
   End of Course Biology I (Blue Springs R-IV)50.650.9
 0.3%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Blue Springs High)6557.8
 7.2%
   End of Course English II (Blue Springs R-IV)68.359.4
 8.9%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Blue Springs High)79.363.6
 15.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Blue Springs R-IV)81.566.8
 14.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24532383
 2.9%
African American292321
 9.9%
American Indian1312
 7.7%
Asian5550
 9.1%
Hispanic192253
 31.8%
Pacific Islander2311
 52.2%
White17461561
 10.6%
Two or More Races132175
 32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%28.2%
 3.4%


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Blue Springs High ranks 74th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,383 students attended Blue Springs High.

Students at Blue Springs High are 66% White, 13% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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