Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Olathe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olathe High School's student population of 272 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olathe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
51%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe High School's ranking?
Olathe High School is ranked #1017 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olathe High School?
The graduation rate of Olathe High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Olathe High School?
272 students attend Olathe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Olathe High School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe High School?
Olathe High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olathe High School offer ?
Olathe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olathe High School part of?
Olathe High School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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