Olathe, Kansas

Olathe is a large suburb of Kansas City and located in Johnson County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 92,962. But a July 1, 2002 estimate put this city's population at 101,413, making it the fifth largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Johnson County{{GR|6}}.

Education

Olathe is the home of Mid-America Nazarene University and the Kansas State School For the Deaf(established in 1866). It is also home to the national headquarters of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Related Topics:
Mid-America Nazarene University - Kansas State School For the Deaf - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

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The city of Olathe is served by the Olathe School District and Blue Valley School District. There are currently 22,183 students enrolled as of a 2002 statistic. The Olathe School District has 30 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools, and 4 high schools, (in order of age, oldest-newest) Olathe North, Olathe South, Olathe East, Olathe Northwest. The Olathe School District created 21st Century high school transfer programs to offer students new opportunities and balance student populations across the city. At Olathe Northwest the programs include Aerospace Engineering and E-Communications. At Olathe North programs offered include Geosciences, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Biotechnology / Life Sciences, and E-Communications.

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