Olathe School District

Name

Olathe School District

Legal name

Olathe Public Schools

Website

https://olatheschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Early childhood programs
• Special education services
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bond Funding: Voter-approved bond measures provide capital funding for facility construction, renovation, technology, and equipment. The district has passed multiple bonds including $298.3 million in 2022 and $389 million in 2026, both with no tax rate increase.
2. State Funding: State of Kansas funding for K-12 education including base state aid per pupil (approximately $5,378) and special education funding. The district faces challenges with state underfunding of special education obligations.
3. Federal Funding: Federal education funding including Title I, special education IDEA funding, and other federal programs. District was flagged by U.S. Department of Education for gender identity policy violations that could affect federal funding.
4. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue supporting school district operations and bond repayment. Bond and Interest levy currently at 14.342 mills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Olathe Public Schools is a unified public K-12 school district delivering free education to nearly 29,000 students across 58 schools (36 elementary, 10 middle, 5 high schools) and specialized facilities including the 260,000-square-foot Innovation Campus and Olathe Advanced Technical Center. The district offers 23 career pathway academies, 47 dual-enrollment college courses, 23 AP courses, Spanish immersion, special education, early childhood programs, and eAcademy online learning, supported by 5,000+ staff and funded by voter-approved bonds, state aid, federal grants, and local property taxes.

Product overview

Olathe Public Schools is a unified school district offering a comprehensive PK-12 educational portfolio. The district operates five traditional high schools (Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, and Olathe West), ten middle schools, and 36 elementary schools serving approximately 29,000 students across 58 attendance centers. Beyond standard schooling, the district provides specialized programs including eAcademy (online learning), the Olathe Advanced Technical Center and Innovation Campus (hands-on career and technical training), early childhood centers (Harmony, Heartland, and Head Start), and alternative education programs (Compass, Claire Learning Center, Prairie Learning Center). Career Pathways — a portfolio of 23 career pathway academies spanning six industry clusters — connects students to college-level coursework (47 dual-enrollment courses, 23 AP courses), certifications, and real-world training across healthcare, public services, media and technology, design and production, business, and agriculture. The district is funded by voter-approved bonds, including the $298.3M Bond 2022 and the $389M Bond 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innovation Campus: 260,000-square-foot facility offering students hands-on training in career pathways including emergency medical services, culinary arts, animal science, construction, healthcare, electronics, and avionics
• Olathe Advanced Technical Center
• Career Pathways
• eAcademy
• OPS Foundation

Products and services

• eAcademy District-operated online learning program offering flexible education delivery for students requiring virtual coursework and alternative scheduling.
• Olathe Advanced Technical Center Technical education facility serving two-year career pathway academies, providing specialized vocational training and certifications for high school students.
• Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus 260,000-square-foot hands-on career training facility for two-year academies and ACCESS and FOCUS post-secondary programs, offering training in emergency medical services, culinary arts, animal science, construction, healthcare, electronics, and avionics.
• Career Pathways Comprehensive portfolio of 23 career pathway academies spanning six industry clusters: Health and Human Services, Public Services, Media and Technology, Design Production and Repair, Business, and Agriculture, available to district students through application-based admission.
• Spanish Immersion Program Bilingual education program offering Spanish language immersion instruction for students seeking to develop fluency in Spanish alongside academic content.
• Harmony Early Childhood Center Early childhood center serving children with special needs, providing developmental screenings, early intervention, and specialized educational services for preschool-age children.
• Heartland Early Childhood Center Early childhood center providing developmental screenings, early intervention, and specialized educational services for preschool-age children.
• Head Start Federally-funded early childhood program for preschool-age children from qualifying families, providing comprehensive early education services.
• Compass K-8 alternative education program offering alternative learning pathways for students requiring a non-traditional educational approach.
• Prairie Learning Center Specialized support program serving children with special needs, providing tailored educational services and resources.
• Claire Learning Center Alternative learning center providing supplemental educational support and interventions for students requiring additional academic assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% high school graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, potential and supporting.

• Kansas Public Schools Funding CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Four Johnson County school districts (Blue Valley Schools, De Soto School District, Olathe Public Schools, and Shawnee Mission School District) formed coalition to address Kansas Legislature's failure to adequately fund public education and special education. Coalition represents more than 83,000 students and has initiated legal action against the State of Kansas. Districts collectively spent over $119 million in local funds in 2024-25 to cover state's special education shortfall.
• Johnson County School Districts (Blue Valley, De Soto, Gardner Edgerton, Shawnee Mission, Spring Hill)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix Johnson County school districts united on four legislative priorities for 2026: special education funding impact, student/staff physical and mental health support, local control and community-driven decision making, and Kansas school finance formula reform. Districts collectively advocating for legislative changes benefiting all students.
• Kansas City ChiefspotentialStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kansas City Chiefs plan to relocate their practice facility and headquarters within Olathe district boundaries. No official plans or agreements currently in place. Potential for real-world learning opportunities for students, expanded economic development, and shared field space. Bond 2026 projects are separate and not contingent on Chiefs partnership.
• Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict operates under KSDE oversight and accountability requirements including state report cards, assessment results reporting, and compliance with state educational standards and regulations.
• Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict participates in KASB legislative advocacy, professional development, and school board governance resources.
• Olathe Chamber of CommercesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting economic development and community engagement between district and local business community.
• Universities and College PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict maintains university partnerships for educator preparation, student teacher placements, professional development, and dual enrollment programs offering college credits through 47 dual-enrollment courses.
• Business PartnerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict's Business Partners program connects local businesses with schools for mentorship, internships, career exploration, and community support for educational programs.
• Olathe NEA (National Education Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Council partnership between Olathe NEA and district administration works on compensation, working conditions, and student learning through consensus-driven decision-making.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• North Kansas City School District: Kansas City metro district (MO) with comparable suburban scale and career-technical programs; operates under Missouri funding but similar operational model.
• Park Hill School District: Large suburban Kansas City metropolitan district across the state line (MO), comparable in size and suburban demographic profile but operating under Missouri funding rules; competes indirectly for Kansas City metro talent and families.
• Kansas City Public Schools: Urban Kansas City (MO) district; not a direct demographic peer but serves the same metropolitan area and provides insight into urban-suburban competitive dynamics and cross-state open enrollment patterns.
• Lee's Summit R-VII School District: Large Kansas City metro district (MO) with similar size, career pathway programs, and award profile; relevant peer for benchmarking but in a different state and county.

Direct peers

• Spring Hill School District: Johnson County K-12 district (USD 230) and coalition partner; serves southern Johnson County suburbs with similar governance and funding structure.
• Blue Valley Schools: Johnson County K-12 district (USD 229) and coalition partner; comparable suburban Johnson County demographics, similar career/college readiness programs, and similar governance model — direct competitor for open-enrollment transfers.
• De Soto School District: Johnson County K-12 district (USD 232) and coalition partner; serves overlapping western Johnson County growth corridor with comparable state funding model and similar career pathway offerings.
• Gardner Edgerton School District: Adjacent Johnson County district (USD 231) with similar demographic profile and growth trajectory; directly competes for students along district boundaries.
• Shawnee Mission School District: Adjacent Johnson County K-12 district (USD 512) co-member of the Kansas Public Schools Funding Coalition; same state funding regime, similar suburban demographics, and overlapping feeder competition for high school students. Most directly comparable peer.

Emerging players

• Unified School District 232 (De Soto) overlay programs - BASIS Charter Schools: National charter network emphasizing rigorous college-prep model; competes for a subset of higher-academic students in the broader Kansas City metro via open enrollment/charter options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/olatheschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/OlathePublicSchools233
• Facebookfacebook.com/olatheschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/olatheschoolsks

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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