For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 10,626 students in Olympia, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Olympia, WA are Olympia High School, Capital High School and Avanti High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olympia, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Olympia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Olympia, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tumwater High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Olympia, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympia High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,828 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Capital High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2707 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,326 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Tumwater High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Israel Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,139 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
A G West Black Hills High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7741 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
North Thurston High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 River Ridge Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,524 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Gr: 1-12 | 866 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
New Market High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Gr: 10-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Gr: K-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Cascadia High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market St Sw Bldg E
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Gr: 8-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6005 Tyee Dr. Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 464-6700
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 464-6700
Gr: 11-12 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
2010 N Puget St
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Olympia, Washington 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gravity Re-engagement School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6005 Tyee Dr Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 10%
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
South Sound High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Gr: 9-12
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Olympia, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Olympia, WA include Olympia High School, Capital High School and Avanti High School.
How many public high schools are located in Olympia?
17 public high schools are located in Olympia.
What is the racial composition of students in Olympia?
Olympia public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Olympia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Olympia include: Capital High School vs. Olympia High School, Olympia High School vs. Capital High School, North Thurston High School vs. River Ridge High School
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