- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olathe, KS
Olathe West High School
Federal NCES profile for Olathe West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201014002088
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olathe West High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Olathe West High School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe West High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Olathe West High School held near 1,601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.2 → 106.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 201014002088 · Olathe, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,557 enr · 14.6:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Olathe West High School held near 1,601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.2 → 106.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Olathe West High School 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
- Olathe South S
Olathe South Sr High
1,778 students
- This school
Olathe West High School
1,557 students
- Prairie Trail 709
Prairie Trail Middle School
709 students
What this shows Olathe West High School reports 1,557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olathe West High School compares
Olathe West High School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 48% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,557
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Olathe West High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 40
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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trail Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olathe West High School'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
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 South Sr High
Standard public school
1,778 students 14.9:1 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 (~1,557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olathe West High School
How many students attend Olathe West High School?
Olathe West High School has 1,557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,662 (2022-23) → 1,601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olathe West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olathe West High School is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olathe West High School?
22.0% of students at Olathe West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olathe West High School?
The largest demographic group at Olathe West High School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olathe West High School?
Olathe West High School 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 West High School rank among high schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Olathe West High School 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 West High School, 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.