Olympia High School

1,901 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Olympia High School, located in the heart of the state’s capital, is the flagship secondary school of the Olympia School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique elective programs. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong tradition of excellence in athletics and the arts, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment that encourages students to pursue both scholarly and extracurricular passions.

As a pillar of the Olympia community, the school emphasizes a culture of civic engagement and preparation for higher education. Its central location allows for partnerships with local government and community organizations, providing students with unique opportunities for internships and service learning. With a focus on inclusive excellence, Olympia High School aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and social awareness necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.

1,901

Total Students

82.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olympia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,132
Hispanic	226
Black	44
Asian	203
Two or More	199
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	9

White
1,132 (62.2%)
Hispanic
226 (12.4%)
Asian
203 (11.2%)
Two or More
199 (10.9%)
Black
44 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 487

Grade 10 474

Grade 11 470

Grade 12 470

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Olympia High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	487
Grade 10	474
Grade 11	470
Grade 12	470

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Olympia High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	836	44%
Male	983	51.7%
Not Specified	82	4.3%

High School 9th - 12th