Serving 2,230 students in grades 9-12, Olathe North Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olathe North Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Olathe North Sr High School's student population of 2,230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olathe North Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olathe North Sr High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
33%
21%
Black
10%
7%
White
46%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe North Sr High School's ranking?
Olathe North Sr High School is ranked #680 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Olathe North Sr High School often compared to?
Olathe North Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe East Sr High School, Olathe South Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olathe North Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Olathe North Sr High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olathe North Sr High School?
2,230 students attend Olathe North Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Olathe North Sr High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe North Sr High School?
Olathe North Sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olathe North Sr High School offer ?
Olathe North Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olathe North Sr High School part of?
Olathe North Sr High School is part of Olathe School District.
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