Olathe East High School is a public high school located in Olathe, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. The school is one of five high schools in the Olathe USD 233 school district.
Serving 1,825 students in grades 9-12, Olathe East Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olathe East Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olathe East Sr High School's student population of 1,825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
White, Blue, Navy Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Olathe East Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe East Sr High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
12%
7%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe East Sr High School's ranking?
Olathe East Sr High School is ranked #834 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Olathe East Sr High School often compared to?
Olathe East Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olathe North Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olathe East Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Olathe East Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olathe East Sr High School?
1,825 students attend Olathe East Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Olathe East Sr High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe East Sr High School?
Olathe East Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olathe East Sr High School offer ?
Olathe East Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olathe East Sr High School part of?
Olathe East Sr High School is part of Olathe School District.
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