Olpe Junior–Senior High School is a public high school located in Olpe, Kansas, in the Southern Lyon County USD 252 school district, serving students in grades 7–12. Olpe has an enrollment of approximately 160 students and a teaching staff of 15. The principal is Shane Clark.
Serving 179 students in grades 6-12, Olpe Jr./sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Olpe Jr./Sr. High School serves the southwest part of its district in Olpe, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 153.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 7.2 miles and the furthest edge located 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olpe Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Olpe Jr./sr. High School's student population of 179 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Average Class Size
18 students
School Rankings
Olpe Jr./sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olpe Jr./sr. High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Eagle Pride
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olpe Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Olpe Jr./sr. High School is ranked #147 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olpe Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Olpe Jr./sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Olpe Jr./sr. High School?
179 students attend Olpe Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Olpe Jr./sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olpe Jr./sr. High School?
Olpe Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olpe Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Olpe Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olpe Jr./sr. High School part of?
Olpe Jr./sr. High School is part of Southern Lyon County School District.
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