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M.L. Winters was named superintendent in 1968, and served in that role for 23 years until 1991 - the longest tenure of any superintendent in Olathe history. During that time, district enrollment increased from 4433 to 15,357 students, and 22 new facilities were constructed or rebuilt. The district continued to grow at a rapid pace under the leadership of superintendents Ron Wimmer (1991-2005) and Patricia All (2005-2010, 2016-), and Marlin Berry (2010-2016). In 2010, the district recorded an official enrollment of 27,999, becoming the second largest school district in Kansas. |
M.L. Winters was named superintendent in 1968, and served in that role for 23 years until 1991 - the longest tenure of any superintendent in Olathe history. During that time, district enrollment increased from 4433 to 15,357 students, and 22 new facilities were constructed or rebuilt. The district continued to grow at a rapid pace under the leadership of superintendents Ron Wimmer (1991-2005) and Patricia All (2005-2010, 2016-), and Marlin Berry (2010-2016). In 2010, the district recorded an official enrollment of 27,999, becoming the second largest school district in Kansas. |
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Beginning in 2009, the district launched a new K-5, 6-8, 9-12 grade configuration. Prior to this time, students in grades 10-12 were assigned to high schools, grades 7-9 to junior high schools, and grades K-6 in elementary schools. As part of this transition, all junior highs were rebranded as middle schools. The transition to this new configuration was completed in 2011. |
Beginning in 2009, the district launched a new K-5, 6-8, 9-12 grade configuration. Prior to this time, students in grades 10-12 were assigned to high schools, grades 7-9 to junior high schools, and grades K-6 in elementary schools. As part of this transition, all junior highs were rebranded as middle schools. The transition to this new configuration was completed in 2011.<ref name=district_history>{{cite web|url=http://www.olatheschools.com/aboutus/docs/category/6-district-overview?download=177:district-history|title=USD 233 Olathe Public Schools History|publisher=Olathe Public Schools USD 233|accessdate=17 Aug 2013|format=PDF}}</ref><ref name="district_growth">{{cite web|url=https://www.olatheschools.com/aboutus/docs/category/6-district-overview?download=184:growth-and-facilities-report|title=Growth and Facilities Impact Report|publisher=Olathe Public Schools USD 233|accessdate=June 13, 2016|format=PDF}}</ref> In August of 2014, it was announced that construction would begin on Olathe's fifth high school, Olathe West.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2014/07/30/olathe-high-school-mccowngordon-hollis-miller.html|title=McCownGordon, Hollis + Miller work on new Olathe high school|date=July 30, 2014|accessdate=June 13, 2016|publisher=Kansas City Business Journal|last=Alonzo|first=Austin}}</ref> |
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<ref name=district_history>{{cite web|url=http://www.olatheschools.com/aboutus/docs/category/6-district-overview?download=177:district-history|title=USD 233 Olathe Public Schools History|publisher=Olathe Public Schools USD 233|accessdate=17 Aug 2013|format=PDF}}</ref> |
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<ref name="district_growth">{{cite web|url=http://www.olatheschools.com/aboutus/docs/category/6-district-overview?download=184:growth-and-facilities-report|title=Growth and Facilities Impact Report|publisher=Olathe Public Schools USD 233|accessdate=17 Aug 2013|format=PDF}}</ref> |
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In August of 2014, it was announced that construction would begin on Olathe's fifth high school, Olathe West.{{Citation needed|date=November 2015}} |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{As of|2015|September}}, there were 29,567 students enrolled in the school district, which is operated by 4,442 staff/faculty.<ref name="DistrictHighlights2015">{{cite web|url=https://www.olatheschools.com/aboutus/docs/category/6-district-overview?download=135%3Adistrict-overview|titl=USD 233 Olathe Publis Schools District Overview|publisher=Olathe Public Schools USD 233|accessdate=June 13, 2016|date=November 9, 2015}}</ref> The vast majority (83.2%) of students are drawn from [[Olathe, Kansas]] with the remainder of students living in the neighboring cities of [[Overland Park, Kansas|Overland Park]] (10.1%), [[Lenexa, Kansas|Lenexa]] (5.9%), [[Shawnee, Kansas|Shawnee]] (0.1%), unincorporated areas of [[Johnson County, Kansas]] (0.3%), or outside the district (0.4%). The general population of the district boundaries is 158,000, with a median age of 33.2 years old. |
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The district has a high school graduation rate of 92.9%, with average class sizes as follows: |
The district has a high school graduation rate of 92.9%, with average class sizes as follows: |
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* High Schools: 25.5 |
* High Schools: 25.5 |
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Racially/ethnically, the student body is predominantly ( |
Racially/ethnically, the student body is predominantly (69.1%) [[White people|White/Caucasian]]. The largest minority groups are [[Hispanic|Hispanic/Latino]] (15.0%), [[Black people|Black/African American]] (7.0%), and [[Asian people|Asian]] (4.3%).<ref name="DistrictHighlights2015"/> |
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==Leadership== |
==Leadership== |
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Revision as of 14:25, 13 June 2016
Olathe Unified School District | |
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Location | |
District information | |
Type | Local public school district |
Motto | Students Prepared for Their Future. |
Grades | Pre-K-12 |
Established | 1965 |
Superintendent | Marlin Berry (Until July 1st, 2016) |
Accreditation(s) | Kansas State Department of Education |
Budget | $232,386,058 |
NCES District ID | 2010140[1] |
Students and staff | |
Students | 28,872 |
Teachers | 1859.4 FTE |
Staff | 1711.1 FTE |
Other information | |
Website | www |
The Olathe Unified School District (Kansas Unified School District 233) is one of the major school districts in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and the second largest school district in the state of Kansas. There are nearly 29,000 students enrolled in the district, which currently[update] operates 4 high schools, 9 middle schools, and 34 elementary schools, as well as a number of additional educational and support facilities.
History
The district was created in 1965 from the consolidation of the Countryside, Meadowlane, Mount Zion, Olathe, and Pleasant View districts. Wayne Fick became the first superintendent of the newly unified district. At the time of its creation, there were 3687 students attending a single high school, junior high school, and 5 elementary schools.
M.L. Winters was named superintendent in 1968, and served in that role for 23 years until 1991 - the longest tenure of any superintendent in Olathe history. During that time, district enrollment increased from 4433 to 15,357 students, and 22 new facilities were constructed or rebuilt. The district continued to grow at a rapid pace under the leadership of superintendents Ron Wimmer (1991-2005) and Patricia All (2005-2010, 2016-), and Marlin Berry (2010-2016). In 2010, the district recorded an official enrollment of 27,999, becoming the second largest school district in Kansas.
Beginning in 2009, the district launched a new K-5, 6-8, 9-12 grade configuration. Prior to this time, students in grades 10-12 were assigned to high schools, grades 7-9 to junior high schools, and grades K-6 in elementary schools. As part of this transition, all junior highs were rebranded as middle schools. The transition to this new configuration was completed in 2011.[2][3] In August of 2014, it was announced that construction would begin on Olathe's fifth high school, Olathe West.[4]
Demographics
As of September 2015[update], there were 29,567 students enrolled in the school district, which is operated by 4,442 staff/faculty.[5] The vast majority (83.2%) of students are drawn from Olathe, Kansas with the remainder of students living in the neighboring cities of Overland Park (10.1%), Lenexa (5.9%), Shawnee (0.1%), unincorporated areas of Johnson County, Kansas (0.3%), or outside the district (0.4%). The general population of the district boundaries is 158,000, with a median age of 33.2 years old.
The district has a high school graduation rate of 92.9%, with average class sizes as follows:
- Elementary Schools: 20.5
- Middle Schools: 22.0
- High Schools: 25.5
Racially/ethnically, the student body is predominantly (69.1%) White/Caucasian. The largest minority groups are Hispanic/Latino (15.0%), Black/African American (7.0%), and Asian (4.3%).[5]
Leadership
In 2010, Dr. Marlin Berry was appointed as district superintendent, replacing outgoing superintendent Patricia All. Dr. Alison Banikowski and Dr. Erin Dugan serve as deputy and assistant superintendents, respectively.[6]
The Olathe Board of Education is currently composed of the following members (term and district):[7]
- Debora Daniels, President (2011–15, District 1)
- LeEtta Felter, Vice President (2011–15, District 1)
- Amy Martin (2013–17, District 2)
- Rick Schier (2011–15, District 2)
- Brent McCune (2013–17, District 3)
- Mike Poland (2013–17, District 3)
- Harlan Parker (2011–15, At Large)
Facilities
Name | Date Opened | Enrollment (As of 2012[update]) |
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Olathe East High School | 1992 | 2045 |
Olathe North High School (originally Olathe High School) | 1958 | 1926 |
Olathe Northwest High School | 2003 | 1729 |
Olathe South High School | 1981 | 2005 |
Olathe West High School | Opening 2017 |
Name | Date Opened | Enrollment (As of 2012[update]) |
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California Trail Middle School | 1996 | 933 |
Chisholm Trail Middle School | 2000 | 703 |
Frontier Trail Middle School | 1989 | 802 |
Indian Trail Middle School | 1981 | 709 |
Mission Trail Middle School | 2010 | 652 |
Oregon Trail Middle School | 1976 | 437 |
Pioneer Trail Middle School | 1986 | 707 |
Prairie Trail Middle School | 2004 | 687 |
Santa Fe Trail Middle School | 1968 | 634 |
Name | Date Opened | Enrollment (As of 2012[update]) |
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Arbor Creek Elementary School | 2002 | 613 |
Bentwood Elementary School | 1996 | 366 |
Black Bob Elementary School | 1978 | 310 |
Briarwood Elementary School | 1988 | 197 |
Brougham Elementary School | 1985 | 428 |
Cedar Creek Elementary School | 1997 | 490 |
Central Elementary School | 1952 | (originally opened in 1882)269 |
Clearwater Creek Elementary School | 2004 | 384 |
Countryside Elementary School | 1988 | 415 |
Fairview Elementary School | 1964 | 321 |
Forest View Elementary School | 2009 | 377 |
Green Springs Elementary School | 1991 | 319 |
Havencroft Elementary School | 1972 | 271 |
Heatherstone Elementary School | 1995 | 477 |
Heritage Elementary School | 1988 | 335 |
Indian Creek Elementary School | 1985 | 444 |
Madison Place Elementary School | 2007 | 488 |
Mahaffie Elementary School | 1991 | 401 |
Manchester Park Elementary School | 2004 | 627 |
Meadow Lane Elementary School | 1953 | 374 |
Millbrooke Elementary School | 2014 | 300 |
Northview Elementary School | 1967 | 261 |
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School | 1991 | 365 |
Prairie Center Elementary School | 1980 | 351 |
Ravenwood Elementary School | 2005 | 601 |
Regency Place Elementary School | 1999 | 586 |
Ridgeview Elementary School | 1956 | 261 |
Rolling Ridge Elementary School | 1972 | 400 |
Scarborough Elementary School | 1977 | 344 |
Sunnyside Elementary School | 2000 | 560 |
Tomahawk Elementary School | 1980 | 358 |
Walnut Grove Elementary School | 1985 | 375 |
Washington Elementary School | 1975 | (originally opened in 1889)443 |
Westview Elementary School | 1954 | 241 |
Woodland Elementary School | 2008 | 392 |
Name | Role/Purpose | Date Opened | Enrollment (As of 2012[update]) |
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Harmony Early Childhood Center | Preschool | 2006 | 155 |
Heartland Early Childhood Center (originally Heartland Developmental Learning Center) | Preschool | 1976 | 81 |
Johnson County Juvenile Hall Educational Program | Juvenile Detention | 67 | |
Olathe Advanced Technical Center | Vocational school | ||
Prairie Learning Center | 2007 |
Name | Role/Purpose | Date Opened |
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College Boulevard Activity Center | Student Athletics | 2003 |
District Education Center | 1996 | |
Food Production Center | 1990 | |
Instructional Resource Center | 1989 | |
Lone Elm Service Center | 2004 | |
North Lindenwood Support Center | 1987 | |
Olathe District Activity Center | Student Athletics | 1991 |
Operations Service Center | 1985 | |
West Dennis Support Center | 1983 | (originally opened in 1966)
See also
References
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Olathe". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 17, 2013.
- ^ "USD 233 Olathe Public Schools History" (PDF). Olathe Public Schools USD 233. Retrieved 17 Aug 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "Growth and Facilities Impact Report" (PDF). Olathe Public Schools USD 233. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ^ Alonzo, Austin (July 30, 2014). "McCownGordon, Hollis + Miller work on new Olathe high school". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ^ a b . Olathe Public Schools USD 233. November 9, 2015 https://www.olatheschools.com/aboutus/docs/category/6-district-overview?download=135%3Adistrict-overview. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
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- ^ "Meet Our Board of Education". Olathe Public Schools USD 233. Retrieved 17 Aug 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Enrollment Report". Olathe Public Schools USD 233. Retrieved 17 Aug 2013.