Olympia High School

1,838 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.

1,838

Total Students

81.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olympia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,203
Hispanic	199
Black	42
Asian	188
Two or More	172
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,203 (66.2 %)
Hispanic
199 (11.0 %)
Asian
188 (10.4 %)
Two or More
172 (9.5 %)
Black
42 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

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:	1,838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
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 9 473

Grade 10 479

Grade 11 411

Grade 12 475

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Olympia High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	473
Grade 10	479
Grade 11	411
Grade 12	475

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Olympia High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	826	44.9%
Male	990	53.9%
Not Specified	22	1.2%

High School 9th - 12th