For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 520 students in 98516, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98516, WA are Summit Virtual Academy and Envision Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98516 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98516, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98516 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Summit Virtual Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98516, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Grades: K-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
98516, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Sound High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98516, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98516, WA include Summit Virtual Academy and Envision Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 98516?
2 public high schools are located in 98516.
What is the racial composition of students in 98516?
98516 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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