Olathe Northwest High School
#4 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#4627 of 16,910 nationally
About Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe Northwest High School is a public high located in Olathe, in the Olathe school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,958 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 4th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,958.
There are 51 schools in Olathe; Olathe Northwest High School ranks 21st of 51 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Olathe Northwest High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Olathe Northwest High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meadow Lane Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 645 m away
Prairie Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students · 777 m away
Millbrooke Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 1.7 km away
Woodland Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 1.9 km away
Summit Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students · 1.9 km away
Manchester Park Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 2.4 km away
Ravenwood Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 2.6 km away
Cedar Creek Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 3.6 km away
Mahaffie Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students · 3.7 km away
Canyon Creek Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Garden City High School
Garden City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,946 students
Olathe North Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
Wyandotte High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,903 students
Washburn Rural High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,878 students
North High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,041 students
Southeast High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Olathe Northwest High School a good school?
Olathe Northwest High School has a Success Index (US) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #4 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Olathe Northwest High School rank in Kansas?
Olathe Northwest High School ranks #4 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #4627 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Olathe Northwest High School?
Olathe Northwest High School had 1,958 students in 2025.
Is Olathe Northwest High School a elementary school or a high school?
Olathe Northwest High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Olathe Northwest High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Olathe Northwest High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.