Olympus Academy

755 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Olympus Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Olympus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Olympus Academy's student population of 107 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Olympus Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympus Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1868 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Olympus Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olympus Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olympus Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Olympus Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Olympus Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
16%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Olympus Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
25-29%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Olympus Academy and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olympus Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olympus Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olympus Academy's ranking?
Olympus Academy is ranked #1868 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympus Academy?
The graduation rate of Olympus Academy is 25-29%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olympus Academy?
107 students attend Olympus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Olympus Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympus Academy?
Olympus Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Olympus Academy offer ?
Olympus Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympus Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Olympus Academy located?
Olympus Academy is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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