Olympia High School serves 1,840 students in grades 9-12.
Olympia High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olympia High School's student population of 1,840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympia High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Olympia High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)93%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympia High School's ranking?
Olympia High School is ranked #87 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympia High School?
The graduation rate of Olympia High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Olympia High School?
1,840 students attend Olympia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Olympia High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympia High School?
Olympia High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Olympia High School offer ?
Olympia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympia High School part of?
Olympia High School is part of Olympia School District.
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