Serving 2,123 students in grades 9-12, Olympus High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Olympus High School's student population of 2,123 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympus High School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympus High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympus High School's ranking?
Olympus High School is ranked #261 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Olympus High School often compared to?
Olympus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympus High School?
The graduation rate of Olympus High School is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Olympus High School?
2,123 students attend Olympus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Olympus High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympus High School?
Olympus High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Olympus High School offer ?
Olympus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olympus High School part of?
Olympus High School is part of Granite School District.
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