At a glance
Reported students
499
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
Olathe Middle/High School: 499 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 272
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Olathe Middle/High School
Olathe Middle/High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Olathe. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Montrose County School District Re-1J. NCES reports 499 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, below the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.3%) and White (45.7%). English learners represent 20.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Olathe Middle/High School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.08 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.08
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.7%
- Hispanic50.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Montrose County School District Re-1J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vista Charter School
High · Grades 09–12
188 reported students
Black Canyon High School
High · Grades 09–12
100 reported students
Montrose High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,279 reported students
Columbine Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
491 reported students
Johnson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Centennial Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
540 reported students
Public schools near Olathe Middle/High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe Elementary School Elementary · Montrose County School District Re-1J | PK–05 | 424 | 0.4 mi |
| Delta High School High · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | 09–12 | 626 | 9.3 mi |
| Grand Mesa Choice Academy High · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | 07–12 | 68 | 9.6 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | KG–05 | 371 | 9.8 mi |
| Peak Virtual Academy Other · Montrose County School District Re-1J | KG–12 | 262 | 9.9 mi |
| Northside Elementary School Elementary · Montrose County School District Re-1J | KG–05 | 327 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Olathe Middle/High School
What grades does Olathe Middle/High School serve?
Olathe Middle/High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Montrose County School District Re-1J.
How many students attend Olathe Middle/High School?
Olathe Middle/High School reported 499 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 272 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Olathe Middle/High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 499 students and 36.69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Olathe Middle/High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Olathe Middle/High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Montrose County School District Re-1J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Olathe Middle/High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Olathe Middle/High School in?
Olathe Middle/High School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1J, based in Montrose, CO, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Olathe Middle/High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Olathe Elementary School (0.4 mi), Delta High School (9.3 mi), Grand Mesa Choice Academy (9.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.