Olympia High School
Olympia High School serves 3,353 students in grades 9-12.
Olympia High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Olympia High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Olympia High School's student population of 3,353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,353 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 150 teachers |
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School Comparison
Olympia High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Olympia High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1741 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 33% |
| Black | 27% | 22% |
| White | 34% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orange School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Olympia High School is Universal Education Center (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chain Of Lakes Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Orlando Chain Of Lakes Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,307 student10
0.3 miles
8700 Conroy Windermere Rd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 909-5400 0.3 6-8 1,307 - Orlando Windy Ridge K-8 Math: 79% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 1,245 student10
0.7 miles
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100 0.7 PK-8 1,245 - Orlando Palm Lake Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 661 students10
1.2 miles
8000 Pin Oak Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 354-2610 1.2 K-5 661 - Orlando Metrowest Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 678 students10
1.9 miles
1801 Lake Vilma Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-6450 1.9 PK-5 678 - Orlando Southwest Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,410 student10
2.1 miles
6450 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 370-7200 2.1 6-8 1,410
School Reviews
| 5 Planning to move 15yr old to Olympia.Reviews from friends always the best. - Posted by Parent - gusbr |
| 5 Olympia is one of the best high schools in the Orlando area. The academics are excellent, the majority of students participate in cllubs and afterhours activities, and the teachers truly care about students. - Posted by Student/Alumni - ecull |
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