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Olathe Northwest High School vs. Olathe South Sr High School

Should you attend Olathe Northwest High School or Olathe South Sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Olathe Northwest High School
21300 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Olathe South Sr High School
1640 E 151st St
Olathe, KS 66062
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Olathe Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Olathe Northwest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,843 students in grades 9-12, Olathe South 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 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,966 students
1,843 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Olathe Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Olathe South Sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Olathe Northwest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Olathe South Sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
120 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Olathe Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Olathe South Sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Olathe Northwest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Olathe School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Olathe South Sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Olathe School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#492 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
#789 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Olathe Northwest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Olathe South Sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in KS)
27%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olathe Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olathe South Sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olathe Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olathe South Sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 30% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olathe Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Olathe South Sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 20% in KS)
90%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Olathe Northwest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Olathe South Sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Olathe School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Olathe Northwest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Olathe South Sr High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
480
477
Grade 10 Students
462
420
Grade 11 Students
521
487
Grade 12 Students
497
454
Ungraded Students
6
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Olathe Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Olathe South Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Olathe Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Olathe South Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Olathe Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Olathe South Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Olathe Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Olathe South Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Olathe Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Olathe South Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Olathe Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Olathe South Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Olathe School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Olathe Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Olathe South Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Olathe Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Olathe South Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Olathe Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Olathe South Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Olathe School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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