- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salt Lake City, UT
Olympus High
Federal NCES profile for Olympus High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490036000248
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olympus High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Olympus High has class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olympus High ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Olympus High held near 2,167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.8 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 490036000248 · Salt Lake City, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,151 enr · 24.7:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Olympus High held near 2,167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.8 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Olympus High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school
Olympus High
2,151 students
What this shows Olympus High reports 2,151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olympus High compares
Olympus High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 51% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,151 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,151
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Utah - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Olympus High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olympus High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olympus High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~2,151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Olympus High
How many students attend Olympus High?
Olympus High has 2,151 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,123 (2022-23) → 2,167 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympus High?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympus High is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olympus High?
13.8% of students at Olympus High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olympus High?
The largest demographic group at Olympus High is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olympus High?
Olympus High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Olympus High rank among high schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Olympus High ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Olympus High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.