Olathe East Sr High

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1,844 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Olathe East High School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Olathe Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a broad range of extracurricular opportunities. The campus environment emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit options, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for success beyond graduation.

Beyond academics, Olathe East is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school features an extensive athletic program, numerous student-led clubs, and award-winning fine arts departments, including theater, band, and choir. By fostering a collaborative culture that encourages student involvement, Olathe East aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are not only academically capable but also prepared to contribute positively to their community.

1,844

Total Students

127.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olathe East Sr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,062
Hispanic	352
Black	233
Asian	84
Two or More	98
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,062 (57.6%)
Hispanic
352 (19.1%)
Black
233 (12.6%)
Two or More
98 (5.3%)
Asian
84 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7120
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/olatheeast/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 428

Grade 10 414

Grade 11 516

Grade 12 484

Ungraded 2