Olathe West 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. The school colors are royal blue, silver, and navy, and the school mascot is the Owl.
Serving 1,601 students in grades 9-12, Olathe West 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 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olathe West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olathe West High School's student population of 1,601 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
2017
Colors
Navy Blue, Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Olathe West 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 West High School is 0.49, which is less 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
#766 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owen The Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe West High School's ranking?
Olathe West High School is ranked #766 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Olathe West High School often compared to?
Olathe West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe North Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olathe West High School?
The graduation rate of Olathe West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olathe West High School?
1,601 students attend Olathe West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Olathe West High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe West High School?
Olathe West High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olathe West High School offer ?
Olathe West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olathe West High School part of?
Olathe West High School is part of Olathe School District.
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