Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Olathe Virtual School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
15%
7%
White
49%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olathe Virtual School's ranking?
Olathe Virtual School is ranked #480 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olathe Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Olathe Virtual School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olathe Virtual School?
315 students attend Olathe Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Olathe Virtual School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olathe Virtual School?
Olathe Virtual School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olathe Virtual School offer ?
Olathe Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Olathe Virtual School part of?
Olathe Virtual School is part of Olathe School District.
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