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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,843 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Olathe South Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe South Sr High School is 0.49, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olathe South Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Olathe South Sr High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olathe South Sr High School?
1,843 students attend Olathe South Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Olathe South Sr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe South Sr High School?
Olathe South Sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olathe South Sr High School offer ?
Olathe South Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olathe South Sr High School part of?
Very pleased with the performance of this school. The teacher to students ratio here doesn't include the parent teacher assistants. Excellent upper middle class school district.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,843 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
