Olympia High School

Olympia CUSD 16
7832 N 100 East Rd
Stanford, IL 61774
503 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Olympia High School, located in Stanford, Illinois, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Olympia Community Unit School District 16. As a rural-suburban district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community environment while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. Students at Olympia have access to a variety of core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and dual-credit opportunities, all aimed at preparing them for post-secondary education and vocational success.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a robust athletic program and a diverse range of student clubs and organizations. The campus, situated on a spacious site on N 100 East Rd, serves students from several surrounding communities, functioning as a focal point for local spirit and scholastic achievement. Olympia High School is widely recognized for its dedication to student growth and its collaborative relationship with the surrounding McLean County area.
503
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    466 (92.6 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Olympia CUSD 16
Phone: (309)379-5911
Website: http://www.olympia.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 131
Grade 10 138
Grade 11 122
Grade 12 112
Gender Ratio