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BLUE SPRINGS HIGH

2000 NW ASHTON DR, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015BLUE SPRINGS R-IV →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,383
Students
Total enrolled
95%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 10% vs nat'l
$15,073
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 5% vs nat'l
21.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 38% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,383 students in grades 09–12 in BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,073 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BLUE SPRINGS HIGH is a very large high in BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri, serving grades 09–12 with 2,383 students. The district invests $15,073 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 95% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at BLUE SPRINGS HIGH

2,383
Total Students
21.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
28%
Free Lunch
112
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,192 male · 1,191 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility28%
National avg 52% · 673 students
Student Composition
66%
11%
13%
Asian2%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black13%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 290531000085

Academic Outcomes at BLUE SPRINGS HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
95%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

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Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64015

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,073Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,073
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,632
Student Support$2,864
Administration$1,809
Operations$2,261
Other$1,507
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,073 spent per student, an estimated $6,677 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
67%
State government
25.6%
Local (property tax)
66.8%
Federal programs
7.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 95% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CORDILL-MASON ELEM.CHAPEL LAKES ELEM.VOY SPEARS JR. ELEM.LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM.
+9 more
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Middle
MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLEBRITTANY HILL MIDDLEDELTA WOODS MIDDLEPAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGHVALLEY VIEW HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBLUE SPRINGS R-IV →
Phone: (816)874-3400
NCES ID: 290531000085
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BLUE SPRINGS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
High
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH
2,261 students · 09–12
22% FRL
Mid
MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE
1,071 students · 06–08
● 42 opp31% FRL
Mid
BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE
837 students · 06–08
28% FRL
Mid
DELTA WOODS MIDDLE
793 students · 06–08
23% FRL
Elem
CORDILL-MASON ELEM.
736 students · KG–05
24% FRL
Mid
PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
729 students · 06–08
● 42 opp37% FRL
Elem
CHAPEL LAKES ELEM.
602 students · KG–05
14% FRL
Elem
VOY SPEARS JR. ELEM.
565 students · KG–05
11% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2000 NW ASHTON DR, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.