Olathe Northwest High School

www.onwravens.net/

1,952 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Olathe Northwest High School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, athletics, and the arts. It operates under the "Ravens" mascot and is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement among its students, faculty, and local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Olathe Northwest distinguishes itself through its specialized academic programs, most notably the E-Communication Academy and the integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives. These programs provide students with hands-on, career-oriented learning experiences that prepare them for higher education and the modern workforce. With a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic teams and highly regarded performing arts departments, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational environment that encourages student growth both inside and outside the classroom.

1,952

Total Students

122.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olathe Northwest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,438
Hispanic	223
Black	109
Asian	94
Two or More	74
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,438 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
223 (11.4 %)
Black
109 (5.6 %)
Asian
94 (4.8 %)
Two or More
74 (3.8 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7150
Website:	http://www.onwravens.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,952
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 462

Grade 10 527

Grade 11 498

Grade 12 462

Ungraded 3