Olathe East Senior High School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(913) 780-7120
Olathe East Senior High School serves 1,918 students in grades 9-12.
Olathe East Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Olathe East Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Olathe East Senior High School's student population of 1,918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,918 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 128 teachers |
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School Comparison
Olathe East Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Olathe East Senior High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #617 out of 1265 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 20% |
| Black | 10% | 7% |
| White | 68% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Olathe School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Olathe East Senior High School is Blue Valley Northwest High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pioneer Trail Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Olathe Pioneer Trail Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 691 students10
0.5 miles
15100 West 127th
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7270 0.5 6-8 691 - Olathe Heatherstone Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 403 students10
0.7 miles
13745 W 123rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7480 0.7 PK-5 403 - Olathe Regency Place Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 436 students10
0.7 miles
13250 S Greenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620 0.7 PK-5 436 - Olathe California Trail Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 734 students10
0.9 miles
13775 W 133 Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7220 0.9 6-8 734 - Olathe Countryside Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 395 students10
0.9 miles
15800 W 124th Terr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7390 0.9 PK-5 395
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