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Olathe Northwest High School

21300 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,952 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 30% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Olathe Northwest High School's student population of 1,952 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,952 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Olathe Northwest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe Northwest High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#531 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Olathe Northwest High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Olathe Northwest High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Olathe Northwest High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Olathe Northwest High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Olathe Northwest High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Olathe Northwest High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olathe Northwest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe Northwest High School's ranking?
Olathe Northwest High School is ranked #531 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Olathe Northwest High School often compared to?
Olathe Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olathe North Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olathe Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Olathe Northwest High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olathe Northwest High School?
1,952 students attend Olathe Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Olathe Northwest High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe Northwest High School?
Olathe Northwest High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olathe Northwest High School offer ?
Olathe Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olathe Northwest High School part of?
Olathe Northwest High School is part of Olathe School District.
In what neighborhood is Olathe Northwest High School located?
Olathe Northwest High School is located in the Mill Creek Farms neighborhood of Olathe, KS.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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