Our School

About Us

Olathe West opened in the fall of 2017, the fifth high school within the Olathe School District, designed using architecturally advanced techniques to create an innovative and futuristic learning environment for our students. Spanning 375,000 square feet, our three-story school focuses on the use of technology, open, modular learning spaces, efficiency and collaboration among students. A centrally-located learning commons provides student gathering and education collaboration spaces that connect to the entire building. The school is designed with four wings, or communities, where students will attend classes. The building also includes a media center, performing arts center, gymnasiums and practice fields for athletics.

Our school hosts two 21st century academies. These are programs developed by the Olathe School District to give students the ability to develop specific skills and interests. The two programs Olathe West hosts are Public Safety and Green Tech.

Owl Fight Song

Oh, there is no place like Olathe
Dear Old Olathe West

Our teams are the toughest
And we fight the roughest
We're home of the Silver and Blue!

Oh, there is no place like Olathe
Dear Old Olathe West

We fight for the Owl
With all of our Power
For Dear Old Olathe West!

Olathe West by the Numbers

Olathe West is a unique school in many ways. Here are some interesting facts about our school:

• 1,610 students expected to enroll for classes in 2024-25.
• 789 seats in the auditorium (including retractable seating).
• 200-square-foot rooftop greenhouse.
• 60 planting boxes on the growing wall next to the library.
• 32 conference rooms.
• Eight maker spaces for hands-on learning.
• Four mini-libraries are located in the student communities, overlooking the main first-floor library.
• One of the last 10 pieces of the World Trade Center is displayed at the entrance to the Public Safety Academy.
• One-ninth mile track around the top of the gymnasium.