School Overview
Olathe South High School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a prominent public secondary school within the Olathe Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development, the school serves a diverse student body by offering a rigorous curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career-technical education pathways. The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the "Falcon" spirit, emphasizing high expectations for student achievement both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond academics, Olathe South is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular program, which includes a wide array of competitive athletics, championship-caliber performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community and school pride, providing students with state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment dedicated to preparing them for success in college, the military, or the workforce. By balancing traditional scholarly pursuits with modern technological integration, Olathe South remains a pillar of the Olathe community and a key contributor to the district’s overall reputation for educational quality.
1,778
Total Students
117.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olathe South Sr High
Demographic Student Count
White1,225
Hispanic262
Black138
Asian75
Two or More73
American Indian5
  • White
    1,225 (68.9%)
  • Hispanic
    262 (14.7%)
  • Black
    138 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    75 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    73 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3%)
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)780-7160
Website: http://schools.olatheschools.com/olathesouth/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 117.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 301
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 81
Grades Taught
Grade 9 394
Grade 10 466
Grade 11 417
Grade 12 498
Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Olathe South Sr High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9394
Grade 10466
Grade 11417
Grade 12498
Ungraded3
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Olathe South Sr High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female77543.6%
Male1,00356.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)