Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Olympia Regional Learning Academy's student population of 504 students has grown by 888% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 170% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympia Regional Learning Academy is 0.54, 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
#615 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympia Regional Learning Academy's ranking?
Olympia Regional Learning Academy is ranked #615 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympia Regional Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Olympia Regional Learning Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Olympia Regional Learning Academy?
504 students attend Olympia Regional Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Olympia Regional Learning Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympia Regional Learning Academy?
Olympia Regional Learning Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Olympia Regional Learning Academy offer ?
Olympia Regional Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympia Regional Learning Academy part of?
Olympia Regional Learning Academy is part of Olympia School District.
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