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Olathe Northwest High School

21300 College Blvd, Olathe, KS, 66061

Ranked 127 of 293 in Kansas

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About Olathe Northwest High School

Olathe Northwest High School is a top public high school in Olathe, Kansas, for students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 1,600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1. It is known as one of the best schools in the state. The school is known for having a tough academic environment, especially because of its 21st Century Academies and Advanced Placement programs, which have a 37% participation rate.There are 27% minority students and 17% of students are identified as economically disadvantaged, and it is one of the

best High School in "Kansas"

. Olathe Northwest High School has high academic standards, with 34% of students being good at math and 40% being good at reading. The school also helps students get ready for college by giving them the ACT and SAT. The school is in a community that values technology and new ideas, which helps its reputation for excellence. In the end, what sets it apart is its forward-thinking teaching methods and dedication to helping students do well.

Olathe Northwest High School Contact Information

Address

21300 College Blvd, Olathe, KS, 66061

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Phone

(913) 780-7150

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 40% in Reading.
118
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1966
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 127 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Olathe Northwest High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 73.14%
Asian 4.93%
Hispanic 11.7%
Black 6.15%
Two+ Races 3.56%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
73.14%
Asian
4.93%
Hispanic
11.7%
Black
6.15%
Two+ Races
3.56%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1966
44.76%
880 Female
55.24%
1086 Male

Student Population

1966 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

327 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Olathe Innovation Center, a dynamic career and technical education center where students can work on real-world engineering and design problems in a professional setting, recently opened at Olathe Northwest High School. The athletic department at the school has also had some recent successes. Coach Lorne Clark was named the 6A Football Coach of the Year, and student-athletes continue to win top individual state titles in gymnastics. The Bond 2026 project will improve the campus's infrastructure in the future, with a focus on making learning spaces more fair and technologically advanced for all students.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Olathe Northwest High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Olathe Northwest High School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q4. Does Olathe Northwest High School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. What does Olathe Northwest High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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