Olathe West High School
#80 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#10157 of 16,910 nationally
About Olathe West High School
Olathe West 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 1,557 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 80th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,557.
There are 51 schools in Olathe; Olathe West High School ranks 38th of 51 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 West High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Olathe West High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Prairie Center Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 832 m away
Rolling Ridge Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 1.3 km away
Clearwater Creek Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students · 1.5 km away
Mission Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students · 1.7 km away
Forest View Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students · 1.7 km away
Oregon Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 1.7 km away
Fairview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 2.0 km away
Westview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
164 students · 2.3 km away
Central Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students · 3.3 km away
Ravenwood Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Shawnee Mission South High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,574 students
Topeka High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,578 students
Blue Valley West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,534 students
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
Shawnee Mission West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
Heights High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Olathe West High School a good school?
Olathe West High School has a Success Index (US) of 43.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #80 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 West High School rank in Kansas?
Olathe West High School ranks #80 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #10157 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Olathe West High School?
Olathe West High School had 1,557 students in 2025.
Is Olathe West High School a elementary school or a high school?
Olathe West High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Olathe West High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Olathe West High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.