Serving 497 students in grades 6-12, Olathe Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olathe Middle/high School's student population of 497 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olathe Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe Middle/high School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe Middle/high School's ranking?
Olathe Middle/high School is ranked #1017 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olathe Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Olathe Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Olathe Middle/high School?
497 students attend Olathe Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Olathe Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe Middle/high School?
Olathe Middle/high School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olathe Middle/high School offer ?
Olathe Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Olathe Middle/high School part of?
Olathe Middle/high School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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