Avanti High School

avanti.osd.wednet.edu/

167 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Avanti High School is a small, alternative public high school located in downtown Olympia, Washington, serving as part of the Olympia School District. Known for its progressive approach to education, the school emphasizes a self-directed learning environment that prioritizes student voice, critical thinking, and community engagement. Unlike traditional high schools, Avanti focuses on a personalized, seminar-based curriculum that encourages students to take ownership of their academic progress and form close, collaborative relationships with faculty members.

The school is particularly recognized for its inclusive culture and its commitment to social justice and the arts. By utilizing a "school-within-a-school" philosophy and maintaining a small student population, Avanti provides a unique educational experience for students who may not thrive in larger, more rigid academic settings. With its central location near local resources and a pedagogical style that values democratic decision-making, the school aims to foster independent, life-long learners who are well-prepared for their post-graduation pursuits.

167

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avanti High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
107 (72.3%)
Hispanic
18 (12.2%)
Two or More
18 (12.2%)
Asian
3 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-7900
Website:	http://avanti.osd.wednet.edu/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 33

Grade 10 35

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Avanti High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	33
Grade 10	35
Grade 11	39
Grade 12	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Avanti High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	81	48.5%
Male	67	40.1%
Not Specified	19	11.4%

High School 9th - 12th