- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530618000937
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Olympia High School held near 1,828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530618000937 · Olympia, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,901 enr · 23.5:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Capital High School (1,322 students)
Olympia High School held near 1,828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Olympia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary
434 students
What this shows Olympia High School reports 1,901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olympia High School compares
Olympia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,901 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,838 (2022-23) → 1,828 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.