Olympia High School, commonly referred to as Oly, is a public high school in the southeast part of Olympia, Washington along the city's border with Tumwater.
Serving 1,828 students in grades 9-12, Olympia High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olympia High School's student population of 1,828 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Olympia High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympia High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympia High School's ranking?
Olympia High School is ranked #132 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Olympia High School often compared to?
Olympia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capital High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympia High School?
The graduation rate of Olympia High School is 94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Olympia High School?
1,828 students attend Olympia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Olympia High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympia High School?
Olympia High School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Olympia High School part of?
Olympia High School is part of Olympia School District.
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