F-1 Public · Kansas
Blue Valley School District
One of the best public districts in the United States, in a Kansas City suburb voted among the ten best places to grow up — for those who aim high without cutting themselves off from the world.
- F-1 visa
- From age 17
- Year or semester
Blue Valley fact sheet
Key facts
- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Arrival airport
- Kansas City International (MCI)
- Size (pupils)
- 850 to 1,700 per high school
- Climate
- Temperatures from -6.5 °C to 31.5 °C
- High school diploma possible
- no
- Semester possible
- yes
- Age
- 17 to 18 years old
- School year 2027-2028
- $31,050
- Semester 2027-2028
- $19,550
- Checked on
- 18 October 2026
A week in Blue Valley
On Monday, an Honors or AP class in rooms fitted with the latest technology, in a district regularly ranked among the best in the country. Sport is at the heart of high school life: in the afternoon it's bowling, golf, swimming or American football. On Thursday, the world cuisine club, the comedy troupe or digital animation. At the weekend Overland Park goes out: the Power and Light District and its fifty venues, museums, the arboretum, a free concert at SFC Park in summer. Winters are cold and summers hot, from -6.5 to 31.5 °C.
Three things you won't find anywhere else
- A district ranked among the best public districts in the United States.
- Overland Park, voted one of the ten best places to grow up in the United States.
- A very strong sporting culture and classrooms at the cutting edge of technology.
Courses, sports and clubs in Blue Valley
- 61 courses
- 14 sports
- 18 clubs
- Best-stocked subject: Arts (11 courses)
Courses, by subject
Mathematics
- Pre-algebra
- Algebra I
- Advanced algebra
- Algebra II (Honors)
- Pre-calculus
- Calculus (AP)
- Geometry
Science
- Biology (Honors)
- Chemistry (Honors, AP)
- Physics
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Zoology
- Physical science
- Earth and space science
- Meteorology
Humanities
- United States history (AP)
- Government (AP)
- Economics
- Modern world history
- European history (AP)
- International relations
- Psychology (AP)
- Sociology
- World geography
- Human geography (AP)
English
- English 9-12 (Honors)
- Journalism
- Debate
- Digital communication
- English literature (AP)
- Contemporary communication
- English grammar
- Reading strategies
- Creative writing
Languages
- Chinese
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Arts
- Art history
- Ceramics
- Design fundamentals
- Drawing
- Painting
- Fundamentals of clothing and interior design
- Acting
- Dance
- Media production
- Music theory (Honors)
- Repertory theatre
Options
- Business fundamentals
- Business law
- Computer applications
- Computer graphics
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Personal finance
- Software development and game design
- Web design
- Culinary arts
- Child development
Sports, season by season
Autumn
- American football
- Cross-country
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Cheerleading
Winter
- Basketball
- Swimming and diving
- Wrestling
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
Spring
- Baseball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Softball
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Cheerleading
Clubs
- Choir
- Marching band
- Orchestra
- Debate
- Newspaper
- Yearbook
- Theatre
- Film
- Badminton
- Anime and manga
- Art appreciation
- Chess
- Comedy troupe
- World cuisine
- Digital animation
- Environment
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Political science
Blue Valley compared with other districts
Calculations based on the published prices of the districts on this page that show a package; same prices, same results.
| Package | Price | Rank | Difference from the median |
|---|---|---|---|
| School year 2027-2028 | $31,050 | no. 13 of 59 | 15% below the median ($36,550) |
| Semester 2027-2028 | $19,550 | no. 10 of 47 | 14% below the median ($22,750) |
- Compared with Urbandale: $2,850 more per year.
- The cheapest district on the list is Newcomb ($23,900): this district costs $7,150 more (30%).
Rank: from cheapest (no. 1) to most expensive, among the districts showing a price in the same currency. The median is the price in the middle of the list.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Valley
How much does the school year cost in Blue Valley?
$31,050 for the 2027-2028 year. This price includes tuition, the host family and local supervision.
How much does a semester cost in Blue Valley?
$19,550 for one semester in 2027-2028, with the same services.
Is Blue Valley expensive compared with other districts?
No, rather affordable: ranked 13 from cheapest of our 59 districts, 15% below the median price ($36,550).
Can I go to Blue Valley for just one semester?
Yes, Blue Valley also accepts pupils for a single semester.
Can I earn the American diploma in Blue Valley?
No. Blue Valley does not award the American diploma to international pupils. If the diploma matters to you, ask Sophie which districts offer it.
How old do I need to be to go to Blue Valley?
Between 17 and 18 years old.
Which airport do I fly into for Blue Valley?
Via Kansas City International airport (MCI).
Sophie knows Overland Park as if she lived there.
The district's high schools, sports by season, the town, the climate, things to do at the weekend — and the same for the 58 other districts. Ask her, she compares for you.
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Blue Valley, Overland Park: does it appeal to you?
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