Blue Valley North High School is a public high school located in Overland Park, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. The school is one of the five high schools operated by Blue Valley USD 229 school district. The school colors are navy blue and silver. The current enrollment is approximately 1,550 students. The principal is Tyson Ostroski. Blue Valley North is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A Division and are known as the "Mustangs". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs. History Blue Valley North High School was established in 1986 in order to help educate students due to the rapid development of Overland Park, Kansas. Academics Blue Valley North was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award in the 1990–1991 academic year, one of the most successful years for the school. Blue Valley North won the award again in the 2007–2008 academic year. The Blue Ribbon Award recognizes public and private schools which perform at high levels or have made significant academic improvements. The U.S. News & World Report ranks Blue Valley North as the best high school (#1) in the State of Kansas, a distinction it also received in 2016 and 2017. The Washington Post has identified Blue Valley North High School as one of "America's Most Challenging High Schools," ranking it third in the State of Kansas in 2016 and 2017, and second in years 2011 through 2014. Extracurricular activities Athletics The Mustangs compete in the Eastern Kansas League (EKL) and are classified as a 6A school, the largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout its history, Blue Valley North has won several state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics. The Blue Valley North Mustangs are considered rivals with the Blue Valley Northwest Huskies. The two schools, along with Blue Valley West High School, share the District Athletic Complex located on the corner of 135th and Switzer as a home stadium for football, soccer, and baseball games. The Mustangs also compete against the rest of the Blue Valley High Schools, the nearby Shawnee Mission School District, and the Olathe School District. State Championships * championships shared with Blue Valley High School