- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olathe, KS
Olathe South Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Olathe South Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201014001602
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olathe South Sr High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Olathe South Sr High has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe South Sr High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Olathe South Sr High held near 1,843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 119.7 → 119.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 201014001602 · Olathe, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,778 enr · 14.9:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Olathe South Sr High held near 1,843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 119.7 → 119.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Olathe South Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olathe North S
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
- This school
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 South Sr High reports 1,778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olathe South Sr High compares
Olathe South Sr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 63% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,778 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,778
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 7.8%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Olathe South Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 42
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 South Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trail Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olathe South Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- 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 North Sr High
Standard public school
2,011 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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 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 (~1,778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Olathe South Sr High
How many students attend Olathe South Sr High?
Olathe South Sr High has 1,778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,841 (2022-23) → 1,843 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe South Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe South Sr High is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olathe South Sr High?
16.0% of students at Olathe South Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olathe South Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Olathe South Sr High is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olathe South Sr High?
Olathe South Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 South Sr High rank among high schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe South Sr High ranks #2 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 South Sr High, Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students), Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students), and Olathe East Sr High (1,844 students). See the Olathe district page for the complete list.