Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Olympic Peninsula Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympic Peninsula Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Olympic Peninsula Academy's student population of 88 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympic Peninsula Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympic Peninsula Academy is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#511 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympic Peninsula Academy's ranking?
Olympic Peninsula Academy is ranked #511 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Olympic Peninsula Academy often compared to?
Olympic Peninsula Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Helen Haller Elementary School, Greywolf Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympic Peninsula Academy?
The graduation rate of Olympic Peninsula Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 78%.
How many students attend Olympic Peninsula Academy?
88 students attend Olympic Peninsula Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Olympic Peninsula Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympic Peninsula Academy?
Olympic Peninsula Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Olympic Peninsula Academy offer ?
Olympic Peninsula Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Olympic Peninsula Academy part of?
Olympic Peninsula Academy is part of Sequim School District.
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