Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Olympic Peninsula Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
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 50% of all 2,113 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
#636 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
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 #636 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% 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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