Serving 499 students in grades 6-12, Olathe Middle/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 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olathe Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olathe Middle/high School's student population of 499 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olathe Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe Middle/high School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
50%
37%
White
46%
49%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe Middle/high School's ranking?
Olathe Middle/high School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Olathe Middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Olathe Middle/high School?
499 students attend Olathe Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Olathe Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olathe Middle/high School?
Olathe Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olathe Middle/high School offer ?
Olathe Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olathe Middle/high School part of?
Olathe Middle/high School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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