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#669 of 1,294 schools in KS
Olathe West High School
High School · Olathe · Olathe, KS
A high school in Olathe, KS where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Olathe West High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olathe West High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Deaf HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Olathe North SR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,036 | Compare → |
| Olathe Northwest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,966 | Compare → |
| Olathe South SR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,843 | 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.
Olathe
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #36 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 West High School is listed in Olathe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olathe West High School
Olathe West High School is a public high school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 1,601 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olathe West High School
What grades does Olathe West High School serve?
Olathe West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Olathe West High School?
Olathe West High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe West High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olathe West High School rank in KS?
Olathe West High School ranks #669 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Olathe West High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olathe West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 West High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olathe West High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Olathe West High School a charter school?
No, Olathe West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olathe West High School a Title I school?
No, Olathe West High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olathe West High School?
26.7% of students at Olathe West 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
- 1,601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (913) 780-7180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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