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 1,901 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 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,901 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Olympia High School serves the east part of Olympia, WA, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 25.1 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.4 miles away.
- 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 1,901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,901 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Motto
One School; one team.
School Rankings
Olympia High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympia High School is 0.60, 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
#166 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Bears
Source: 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 #166 out of 2,088 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 83.8%.
How many students attend Olympia High School?
1,901 students attend Olympia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Olympia High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 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 17:1.
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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