Olympia High School is a school located about 3 miles southwest of Stanford, Illinois, in McLean County. The school had a graduation rate in 2007 of 90.3%, a ratio the school's principal attributed to tough attendance regulations and after school programs.
Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, Olympia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Olympia High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Stanford, IL, covering an area of approximately 377.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olympia High School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olympia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympia High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympia High School's ranking?
Olympia High School is ranked #1807 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Olympia High School often compared to?
Olympia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cousino Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympia High School?
The graduation rate of Olympia High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olympia High School?
495 students attend Olympia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Olympia High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olympia High School?
Olympia High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olympia High School offer ?
Olympia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olympia High School part of?
Olympia High School is part of Olympia CUSD 16 School District.
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