Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Public School0
Olathe Unified School District

Olathe East High School

#11 in Best Public High Schools in Kansas
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Olathe, KS
  • 357 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
    View Full Report Card
    Olathe East High School is a highly rated, public school located in Olathe, KS. It has 1,909 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 35% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
    Address
    14545 W 127th
    Olathe, KS 66062
    Telephone
    (913) 780-7120
    Website
    olatheschools.com
    Work Here? Claim Your School

    Olathe East High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    37%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    35%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1360
    42 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    379 responses
    AP Enrollment
    28%
    Niche College Admissions Calculator
    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    Do You Work at Olathe East High School? Claim Your School Today!
    Claim your free account to keep your school's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $82,649
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $952
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $211,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 87 responses
    Report
    • School support at games
      26%
    • Events for seniors
      21%
    • Annual homecoming assembly
      16%
    • Theatre Productions
      8%
    • Spring Show
      8%
    • Football Games
      7%
    • Orchestra and theatre
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,909
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    24%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.35 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.35 responses
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.35 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $54,805
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.49 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.49 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.49 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,083/ year
    National
    $12,239
    84%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.56 responses
    48%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.56 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.56 responses
    Schools like Olathe East High School
    More

    Olathe East High School Reviews

    357 reviews
    All Categories
    Olathe East operates at a level above the stereotypical "public school standard." The staff at Olathe East are exceptional! They're all approachable, dedicated and eager to help their students learn more. There's an abundance of extra curricular programs including sports, honor societies, political groups, STEM clubs, performing arts - whatever you love, you can do! The school also supports a very positive and encouraging environment to engage the student body. Varsity sports are very intense; but, that makes games fun for everyone (not just people in the stands, but also cheerleaders, the marching band and drill team). Olathe East is a quality, enjoyable, above average public high school!
    Start Your Review of Olathe East High School
    Rate It!
    East is a welcoming environment that promotes student involvement and school pride! Not only are the teachers excellent sources of information, but they exhibit a natural drive to help support students on their journeys. There is plenty of activities and clubs to be involved in ranging from national honors society to football! Our athletic department is among the best in the state, earning us over 50 state championships over the course of 25 years! If athletic life isn't for you, our drama and choir departments are also among the best, earning blue star nominations and 1 ratings every single year. East is also a very diverse school. Flags of every country can be seen waving from the ceiling of our cafeteria, symbolizing our different races. Plus, every year, our facility hosts the Asian Cultural Festival! Overall, East is an honorable high school that I am proud to get the opportunity to go to!
    We like Olathe East because it is very diverse. It is diverse in so many different ways that everyone is included. We dislike how the English department doesn’t review vocabulary with the students because high school students are not primarily focused on English and a lot of the words are hard to understand. We do enjoy how Hawk Hour is helping almost Of the students with their course work, but the other students need to stop being so childish and do some work. Which brings us to the point of security! When some of the students are causing a ruckus and running around the lunch room, the security needs to stop such behavior or they need to be “nested.” Olathe East is a fine school but so are a lot of other schools.