Olympia Regional Learning Academy

345 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA) is a unique, choice-based educational facility located in Olympia, Washington, that operates under the Olympia School District. Unlike traditional K-12 schools, ORLA is designed to serve a diverse student population through a variety of alternative learning models. It is highly regarded for its flexibility, catering to families who prefer non-traditional environments, such as those participating in homeschooling, part-time enrollment programs, or specialized project-based learning.

The academy fosters a supportive, community-centered atmosphere that emphasizes individualized education plans and student autonomy. By offering a blend of onsite classes, hybrid instruction, and resources for parent-partnered education, ORLA provides students with the tools to tailor their academic experience to their specific interests and developmental needs. Ultimately, the school serves as a hub for innovation within the district, prioritizing student agency and a personalized approach to learning that bridges the gap between home-based education and a structured classroom setting.

345

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	45
Black	4
Asian	24
Two or More	41

White
190 (62.5%)
Hispanic
45 (14.8%)
Two or More
41 (13.5%)
Asian
24 (7.9%)
Black
4 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-7730
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 29

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 29