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#829 of 1,294 schools in KS
Olathe Northwest High School
High School · Olathe · Olathe, KS
A high school in Olathe, KS where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21300 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66061
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Olathe Northwest High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olathe Northwest High School 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North SR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 2,036 | Compare → |
| Olathe West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,601 | Compare → |
| School for Deaf HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 3.4 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Christ Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Olathe
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #38 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 Northwest High School is listed in Olathe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe Northwest High School is a public high school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 1,966 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olathe Northwest High School
What grades does Olathe Northwest High School serve?
Olathe Northwest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Olathe Northwest High School?
Olathe Northwest High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,966 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe Northwest High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olathe Northwest High School rank in KS?
Olathe Northwest High School ranks #829 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Olathe Northwest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olathe Northwest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Northwest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olathe Northwest High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Olathe Northwest High School a charter school?
No, Olathe Northwest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olathe Northwest High School a Title I school?
No, Olathe Northwest High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olathe Northwest High School?
16.6% of students at Olathe Northwest High School 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
- 1,966
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (913) 780-7150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 66061)
- 67,510
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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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