Olympus High School is a public high school in the Granite School District in Holladay, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City.
Serving 2,151 students in grades 9-12, Olympus High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Olympus High serves the southeast part of Salt Lake City, UT, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles with typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 2.1 miles, extending up to 3.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olympus High School's student population of 2,151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,151 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olympus High School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympus High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green, Grey
School Mascot
Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympus High School's ranking?
Olympus High School is ranked #228 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Olympus High School often compared to?
Olympus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympus High School?
The graduation rate of Olympus High School is 94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Olympus High School?
2,151 students attend Olympus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Olympus High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olympus High School?
Olympus High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olympus High School offer ?
Olympus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olympus High School part of?
Olympus High School is part of Granite School District.
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