- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olathe, KS
Olathe North Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Olathe North Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201014000137
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olathe North Sr High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Olathe North Sr High has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe North Sr High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-194 students YoY
Olathe North Sr High shrank from 2,230 students in 2022-23 to 2,036 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 132.8 → 137.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-194 students YoY 201014000137 · Olathe, KS High · LARGE · TRAD
2,011 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students)
Olathe North Sr High shrank from 2,230 students in 2022-23 to 2,036 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 132.8 → 137.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Olathe North Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Olathe North Sr High
2,011 students
- Olathe Northwe
Olathe Northwest High School
1,958 students
- Olathe East Sr
Olathe East Sr High
1,844 students
- Olathe South S
Olathe South Sr High
1,778 students
- Olathe West Hi
Olathe West High School
1,557 students
- Prairie Trail 709
Prairie Trail Middle School
709 students
What this shows Olathe North Sr High reports 2,011 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olathe North Sr High compares
Olathe North Sr High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,011 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,011
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Olathe North Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 39
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olathe reports $14,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olathe North Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe Northwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trail Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olathe North Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Olathe
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Olathe Northwest High School
Standard public school
1,958 students 16:1 students per teacher
Olathe East Sr High
Standard public school
1,844 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Olathe South Sr High
Standard public school
1,778 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Olathe West High School
Standard public school
1,557 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,011 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Olathe North Sr High
How many students attend Olathe North Sr High?
Olathe North Sr High has 2,011 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 2,230 (2022-23) → 2,036 (2023-24), down 194.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe North Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe North Sr High is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olathe North Sr High?
34.8% of students at Olathe North Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olathe North Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Olathe North Sr High is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olathe North Sr High?
Olathe North Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olathe North Sr High rank among high schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe North Sr High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Olathe, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Olathe on the city page.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Olathe North Sr High, Olathe also operates Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students), Olathe East Sr High (1,844 students), and Olathe South Sr High (1,778 students). See the Olathe district page for the complete list.