Olympia High School

1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,838 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,838 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in WA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Olympia High School's student population of 1,838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,838 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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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 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#132 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Olympia High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olympia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olympia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
26%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
66%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Olympia High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Olympia High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Olympia High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olympia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olympia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
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 #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?
1,838 students attend Olympia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Olympia High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympia High School part of?
Olympia High School is part of Olympia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,838 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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