Enrollment
1,901
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Olympia, WA
Olympia High School
Federal NCES profile for Olympia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530618000937
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olympia High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Olympia High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olympia High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olympia High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olympia High School
Olympia High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Olympia, Washington, enrolling 1,901 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 34% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,901 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Olympia School District also operates Capital High School (1,322 students) and Washington Middle School (702 students) alongside Olympia High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Olympia High School compares
Olympia High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 65% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,901 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,901
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Olympia High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olympia School District, which includes Olympia High School.
$16,521
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Olympia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olympia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,901 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Olympia High School
How many students attend Olympia High School?
Olympia High School has 1,901 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olympia, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympia High School is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olympia High School?
15.7% of students at Olympia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olympia High School?
The largest demographic group at Olympia High School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olympia High School?
Olympia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olympia High School rank among high schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Olympia High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Olympia on the city page.
Is Olympia High School a good school?
Olympia High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Olympia High School, Olympia School District also operates Capital High School (1,322 students), Washington Middle School (702 students), and Thurgood Marshall Middle School (469 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.
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