Serving 147 students in grades 7-12, Olpe Jr./sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olpe Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Olpe Jr./sr. High School's student population of 147 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olpe Jr./sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olpe Jr./sr. High School is 0.20, which is less 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
#127 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olpe Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Olpe Jr./sr. High School is ranked #127 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olpe Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Olpe Jr./sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Olpe Jr./sr. High School?
147 students attend Olpe Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Olpe Jr./sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olpe Jr./sr. High School?
Olpe Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olpe Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Olpe Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Olpe Jr./sr. High School part of?
Olpe Jr./sr. High School is part of Southern Lyon County School District.
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