Olathe Middle/high School

410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 517 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 equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Olathe Middle/high School's student population of 517 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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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 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1017 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Olathe Middle/high School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Olathe Middle/high School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Olathe Middle/high School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
49%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Olathe Middle/high School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Olathe Middle/high School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Olathe Middle/high School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olathe Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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?
517 students attend Olathe Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Olathe Middle/high School students are White, 49% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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