Summit Public School: Olympus

Charter School 156 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Summit Public School: Olympus is a public charter school located in Tacoma, Washington, serving students in grades 6–12. Part of the broader Summit Public Schools network, the institution is known for its focus on personalized learning, college preparation, and a student-centered curriculum. The school utilizes a unique educational model that emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of "soft skills"—such as self-direction, collaboration, and critical thinking—to prepare students for success in both higher education and their future careers.

At the core of the Olympus experience is a strong commitment to individual mentorship. Students are paired with faculty mentors who provide consistent academic and social-emotional support, ensuring that each student has a personalized plan tailored to their specific interests and goals. By combining high academic standards with a tight-knit school culture, Summit Olympus aims to provide an equitable and inclusive environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and thrive in a diverse society.

156

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Public School: Olympus
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	38
Black	33
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

White
47 (31.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (25.2 %)
Black
33 (21.9 %)
Two or More
21 (13.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (5.3 %)
American Indian
3 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Summit Public School: Olympus
Phone:	(253)444-9781
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 34

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Summit Public School: Olympus
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	34
Grade 10	38
Grade 11	46
Grade 12	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Summit Public School: Olympus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	54.5%
Male	66	42.3%
Not Specified	5	3.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)