At a glance
Reported students
2,299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
126.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
529
Blue Springs South High: 2,299 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,151
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Blue Springs South High
Blue Springs South High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Blue Springs. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Blue Springs R-IV. NCES reports 2,299 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, above the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.2%) and Black (14.5%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Blue Springs South High
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 126.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.2%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black14.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Blue Springs R-IV
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blue Springs High
High · Grades 09–12
2,429 reported students
Valley View High
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Paul Kinder Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
919 reported students
Delta Woods Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
831 reported students
Moreland Ridge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
813 reported students
Brittany Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
807 reported students
Public schools near Blue Springs South High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High High · Blue Springs R-IV | 09–12 | 2,429 | 2.4 mi |
| Grain Valley High High · Grain Valley R-V | 09–12 | 1,482 | 2.5 mi |
| Valley View High High · Blue Springs R-IV | 08–12 | 0 | 4.1 mi |
| Oak Grove High High · Oak Grove R-VI | 09–12 | 604 | 7.1 mi |
| Hilltop School High · Lee's Summit R-VII | 05–12 | 25 | 7.3 mi |
| Lee's Summit North High High · Lee's Summit R-VII | 09–12 | 1,940 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blue Springs South High
What grades does Blue Springs South High serve?
Blue Springs South High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Blue Springs R-IV.
How many students attend Blue Springs South High?
Blue Springs South High reported 2,299 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,151 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blue Springs South High?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 2,299 students and 126.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blue Springs South High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blue Springs South High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Blue Springs R-IV attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Blue Springs South High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blue Springs South High in?
Blue Springs South High is part of Blue Springs R-IV, based in Blue Springs, MO, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blue Springs South High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue Springs High (2.4 mi), Grain Valley High (2.5 mi), Valley View High (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.