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#899 of 1,294 schools in KS

Olathe North SR High

High School · Olathe · Olathe, KS

A high school in Olathe, KS serving grades 9th – 12th.

600 E Prairie St, Olathe, KS 66061

  • Math 42% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$14,315
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Olathe North SR High score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Olathe North SR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olathe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,110

Median home value

$337,400

Median rent

$1,228/mo

College educated

44.8%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School for Deaf HighEnrollment path unverified5.57–120.4 mi69Compare →
Olathe South SR HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–122.4 mi1,843Compare →
Olathe West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.4 mi1,601Compare →
Olathe East SR HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–123.0 mi1,825Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Olathe

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#40 of 51
District spending per student
$14,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Olathe North SR High is listed in Olathe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olathe North SR High

Olathe North SR High is a public high school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 2,036 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #899 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olathe North SR High

What grades does Olathe North SR High serve?

Olathe North SR High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Olathe North SR High?

Olathe North SR High has an enrollment of approximately 2,036 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe North SR High?

The student-teacher ratio at Olathe North SR High is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olathe North SR High rank in KS?

Olathe North SR High ranks #899 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Olathe North SR High's MySchoolScout rating?

Olathe North SR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Olathe North SR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olathe North SR High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Olathe North SR High a charter school?

No, Olathe North SR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Olathe North SR High a Title I school?

No, Olathe North SR High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olathe North SR High?

45.6% of students at Olathe North SR High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,036
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
137
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 66061)
67,510
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66061; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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