Serving 1,071 students in grades 6-12, Olympia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,071 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Olympia High School's student population of 1,071 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,071 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympia High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3124 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympia High School's ranking?
Olympia High School is ranked #3124 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Olympia High School often compared to?
Olympia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympia High School?
The graduation rate of Olympia High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olympia High School?
1,071 students attend Olympia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Olympia High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympia High School?
Olympia High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Olympia High School offer ?
Olympia High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympia High School part of?
Olympia High School is part of Greece Central School District.
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