Olathe South Sr High
#36 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#8190 of 16,910 nationally
About Olathe South Sr High
Olathe South Sr High 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 1,778 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 36th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,778.
There are 51 schools in Olathe; Olathe South Sr High ranks 32nd of 51 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 South Sr High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Olathe South Sr High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Indian Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students · 242 m away
Heritage Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 510 m away
Scarborough Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 585 m away
Havencroft Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students · 1.6 km away
Chisholm Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 1.8 km away
Brougham Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 2.0 km away
Sunnyside Elementary School
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 2.0 km away
Black Bob Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 2.2 km away
Ridgeview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 2.4 km away
Arbor Creek Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
Gardner Edgerton High
Gardner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,794 students
Campus High Haysville
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,803 students
Shawnee Mission East High
Prairie Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
Junction City Sr High
Junction City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
Olathe East Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,844 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Olathe South Sr High a good school?
Olathe South Sr High has a Success Index (US) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #36 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 South Sr High rank in Kansas?
Olathe South Sr High ranks #36 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #8190 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Olathe South Sr High?
Olathe South Sr High had 1,778 students in 2025.
Is Olathe South Sr High a elementary school or a high school?
Olathe South Sr High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Olathe South Sr High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Olathe South Sr High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.