Olathe West High School

1,662 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Olathe West High School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a modern secondary institution that serves as one of the flagship schools within the Olathe Public Schools district. Opened in 2017, the school is well-regarded for its contemporary campus design and its commitment to fostering academic excellence and student well-being. It offers a diverse and rigorous curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective tracks designed to prepare students for both higher education and the competitive workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Olathe West is widely recognized for its unique "Green Tech" academy, which focuses on sustainability and environmental science, as well as its robust extracurricular programming. The school maintains a strong sense of community spirit, bolstered by a wide range of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and student-led clubs. By integrating technology-driven learning environments with a supportive culture, Olathe West strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged, innovative, and responsible citizens.

1,662

Total Students

107.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olathe West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,135
Hispanic	306
Black	87
Asian	54
Two or More	69
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,135 (68.3 %)
Hispanic
306 (18.4 %)
Black
87 (5.2 %)
Two or More
69 (4.2 %)
Asian
54 (3.2 %)
American Indian
8 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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)780-7180
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 424

Grade 10 393

Grade 11 411

Grade 12 431

Ungraded 3