For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,971 students in Overland Park, KS. The top-ranked public high schools in Overland Park, KS are Blue Valley Northwest High School, Shawnee Mission South High School and Shawnee Mission West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Overland Park, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Overland Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Overland Park, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Valley Northwest High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Overland Park, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Valley Northwest High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13260 Switzer Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-3400
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Mission South High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5800 W 107th St
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-7500
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Mission West High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 W 85th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-7800
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
15020 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913) 239-4275
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913) 239-4275
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Overland Park, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Overland Park, KS include Blue Valley Northwest High School, Shawnee Mission South High School and Shawnee Mission West High School. Overland Park has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Overland Park?
4 public high schools are located in Overland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Overland Park?
Overland Park public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Overland Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Overland Park include: Shawnee Mission West High School vs. Shawnee Mission South High School
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