Olympus Jr High

www.graniteschools.org/jr/olympus/

807 Students

Middle School 5th - 9th

School Overview

Olympus Junior High School, located in the Holladay area of Salt Lake City, is a well-established institution within the Granite School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a stable, established residential community. It is known for maintaining a focused academic environment that emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school, specifically feeding into the nearby Olympus High School.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school experience, balancing rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging its place within the Granite School District, Olympus Junior High offers a range of programs designed to support student growth, including athletics, arts, and elective courses. Its location in the 84117 zip code places it within a supportive community setting that values educational achievement and local school involvement.

807

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olympus Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	707
Hispanic	55
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
707 (87.6%)
Hispanic
55 (6.8%)
Two or More
30 (3.7%)
Asian
9 (1.1%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5224
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/olympus/
Grade Range:	5th - 9th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
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 6 261

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 279