Olympia High

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Olympia High ranks 302 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Olympia High is a public high school in Orlando, Florida, serving 2,969 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Olympia High stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 26.34% White, 26.78% African American, 35.97% Hispanic, and 7.54% Asian. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Windermere High and West Orange High, which have higher percentages of White and Hispanic students. Olympia High also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.0% to 98.4% over the past few years, outperforming the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.5% in 2018-2019 to 48.0% in 2022-2023, a concerning trend that is higher than the state and district averages.

Academically, Olympia High's test scores, as measured by proficiency rates in various End-of-Course (EOC) and FAST assessments, are generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Olympia High's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (35%), Geometry (57%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (54%) were below the state and district averages. When compared to nearby schools, Windermere High and West Orange High consistently outperform Olympia High in terms of state-wide school rankings, graduation rates, and test scores, despite being in the same school district. The school's racial diversity and lower performance metrics suggest that there may be equity-related challenges that the school and district need to address.

Detail:

Public 8-12

4301 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32835

(407) 905-6400

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
302^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,527

Feeder schools for Olympia High:

Elementary:	Metrowest Elementary
	Oak Hill Elementary
	Thornebrooke Elementary
	Westpointe Elementary
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	William Frangus Elementary
	Windy Ridge K-8
Middle:	Chain Of Lakes Middle
	Gotha Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 25.5

Number of students: 2,969

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.0%

African American:

26.8%

White:

26.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Olympia High ranks better than 62.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Olympia High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Olympia High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36%), African American (26.8%), White (26.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olympia High is 25.5. 45 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Olympia High employs 116 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olympia High is $7,527. 41 high schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Olympia High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Olympia High 302^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Olympia High in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Olympia High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	79.88	80^th	484	83.5%
2005	75.46	105^th	487	78.4%
2006	80.16	73^rd	477	84.7%
2007	79.28	95^th	563	83.1%
2008	78.99	107^th	577	81.5%
2009	79.90	96^th	587	83.6%
2010	77.37	126^th	620	79.7%
2011	80.41	103^rd	622	83.4%
2012	60.63	158^th	606	73.9%
2013	69.06	136^th	648	79.0%
2014	69.49	147^th	687	78.6%
2016	53.52	243^rd	693	64.9%
2017	51.88	261^st	714	63.4%
2018	57.70	211^th	716	70.5%
2019	53.75	256^th	734	65.1%
2021	44.74	316^th	746	57.6%
2022	43.15	349^th	774	54.9%
2023	47.59	312^th	792	60.6%
2024	49.89	302^nd	807	62.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

I have to laugh at the other poster for thinking they received unjustified punishment. They probably wore a skirt that didn't cover their ... and got dress code. Olympia is a great school with good upper level teachers. We had over 30 students go to UF, including myself, this last year, 2011. Our salutatorian went to Cornell. There is an abundance of idiots, but they are pretty well contained in the "stupid hallways". One last thing, if your child is intelligent don't feel they need to go into APEX, it has absolutely no benefits. I loved Olympia and i challenge anyone who didn't to come up with a specific reason. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Very bad school.

Bad regulations for behavior, which leads to unjustified consequences for minor and personal behavior unrelated to the school or county.

Do not send your child to Olympia, and if possible; not even an orange county school should be considered for your child. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Olympia High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	1394	827	164	409	36	n/a	n/a	0	2830
2003	1394	827	164	409	36	n/a	n/a	0	2830
2004	1544	813	202	430	33	n/a	n/a	0	3022
2005	1672	830	247	536	30	n/a	n/a	0	3315
2006	1621	719	261	540	16	n/a	n/a	0	3157
2007	1587	705	292	520	21	n/a	n/a	51	3176
2008	1547	776	289	545	21	n/a	n/a	61	3239
2009	1451	729	264	498	18	n/a	n/a	83	3043
2010	1413	707	271	537	17	n/a	n/a	90	3035
2011	1310	740	274	553	14	2	94	0	2987
2012	1279	751	269	551	16	4	100	0	2970
2013	1201	754	247	583	14	3	92	0	2894
2014	1156	799	262	623	11	10	98	0	2959
2015	1154	805	258	664	11	11	87	0	2990
2016	1165	854	272	794	17	11	81	0	3194
2017	1162	894	289	884	19	11	70	0	3329
2018	1154	913	287	901	18	15	65	0	3353
2019	1064	859	263	977	16	14	73	0	3266
2020	987	788	236	1037	13	21	62	0	3144
2021	898	768	224	971	10	20	69	0	2960
2022	802	772	232	975	9	17	71	0	2878
2023	782	795	224	1068	11	20	69	0	2969

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Olympia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	2830	129.0	21.9	13.9
2003	2830	129.0	21.9	13.9
2004	3022	139.0	21.7	13.9
2005	3315	144.0	23.0	19.6
2006	3157	154.0	20.5	15.8
2007	3176	150.0	21.2	17.2
2008	3239	151.0	21.5	17.6
2009	3043	147.3	21.1	20.2
2010	3035	136.0	22.3	26.7
2011	2987	139.0	21.4	30.2
2012	2970	138.0	21.5	29.8
2013	2894	133.0	21.7	38.8
2014	2959	134.0	22.0	37.6
2015	2990	134.0	22.3	39.6
2016	3194	138.0	23.1	44.6
2017	3329	143.0	23.2	46.2
2018	3353	150.0	22.3	44.2
2019	3266	140.0	23.3	47.5
2020	3144	134.0	23.4	53.4
2021	2960	127.0	23.3	50
2022	2878	116.0	24.8	35.9
2023	2969	116.0	25.5	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Olympia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	2830	129.0	21.9	13.9
2003	2830	129.0	21.9	13.9
2004	3022	139.0	21.7	13.9
2005	3315	144.0	23.0	19.6
2006	3157	154.0	20.5	15.8
2007	3176	150.0	21.2	17.2
2008	3239	151.0	21.5	17.6
2009	3043	147.3	21.1	20.2
2010	3035	136.0	22.3	26.7
2011	2987	139.0	21.4	30.2
2012	2970	138.0	21.5	29.8
2013	2894	133.0	21.7	38.8
2014	2959	134.0	22.0	37.6
2015	2990	134.0	22.3	39.6
2016	3194	138.0	23.1	44.6
2017	3329	143.0	23.2	46.2
2018	3353	150.0	22.3	44.2
2019	3266	140.0	23.3	47.5
2020	3144	134.0	23.4	53.4
2021	2960	127.0	23.3	50
2022	2878	116.0	24.8	35.9
2023	2969	116.0	25.5	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Olympia High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$228 (3.3%)	$6,641 (96.7%)	$6,869
2019	$248 (3.5%)	$6,773 (96.5%)	$7,021
2020	$181 (2.4%)	$7,385 (97.6%)	$7,565
2021	$496 (6.6%)	$6,982 (93.4%)	$7,478
2022	$843 (10.5%)	$7,161 (89.5%)	$8,004
2023	$901 (12.0%)	$6,626 (88.0%)	$7,527

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olympia High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 256^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 312^th of 792 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia High)	53	51	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia High)	59	49	10%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Olympia High)	71	62	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Olympia High)	77	59	18%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Olympia High)	44	25	19%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Olympia High)	47	26	21%
End of Course Geometry (Orange)	53	44	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	3266	2969	9.1%
African American	859	795	7.5%
American Indian	16	11	31.3%
Asian	263	224	14.8%
Hispanic	977	1068	9.3%
Pacific Islander	14	20	42.9%
White	1064	782	26.5%
Two or More Races	73	69	5.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	47.1%	0.5%

Schools Near Olympia High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)	Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Olympia High	Public	8-12	4301 S Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-6400	2,969	116	25.5	47.1%	782 (26.3%)	795 (26.8%)	1,068 (36.0%)	224 (7.5%)	11 (0.4%)	20 (0.7%)	69 (2.3%)	49.9	302^nd of 807 public high schools	62.6%		47.6	312^th of 792 public high schools	60.6%	10		49.0	54.0			35.0	57.0	67.0	71.0	$7,527	$901	$6,626
Universal Education Center	Public	10-12	1000 Universal Studios Plz	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 224-6634	26	5	5.2	11.5%	6 (23.1%)	4 (15.4%)	15 (57.7%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									62.0	$25,434	$2,865	$22,568
Dr. Phillips High	Public, Magnet	8-12	6500 Turkey Lake Rd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 355-3200	3,202	135	23.7	43.7%	593 (18.5%)	1,049 (32.8%)	1,362 (42.5%)	127 (4.0%)	6 (0.2%)	12 (0.4%)	53 (1.7%)	38.5	433^rd of 807 public high schools	46.3%		36	433^rd of 792 public high schools	45.3%			43.0	49.0			22.0	38.0	59.0	68.0	$8,096	$927	$7,169
Florida Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	5422 Carrier Dr.	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Fl Virtual	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 374-1430	3,572	132	27.0	25.3%	1,883 (52.7%)	289 (8.1%)	1,065 (29.8%)	122 (3.4%)	6 (0.2%)	7 (0.2%)	200 (5.6%)	64.3	179^th of 807 public high schools	77.8%		69.5	133^rd of 792 public high schools	83.2%	46		67.0	67.0			46.0	54.0	75.0	77.0	$6,944	$842	$6,102
Sunshine High School-Greater Orlando Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	6600 Old Winter Garden Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 641-4156	394	8	49.2	0.8%	30 (7.6%)	203 (51.5%)	153 (38.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2.1	788^th of 807 public high schools	2.4%		6.4	687^th of 792 public high schools	13.3%	101	0.0	5.0	3.0	23.0	0.0	10.0	5.0	10.0	11.0	$10,712	$1,976	$8,735
Simon Youth Found Academy At Outlet Mktplce	Public	10-12	5253 International Dr Ste B4/	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-6114	29	5	5.8	72.4%	6 (20.7%)	9 (31.0%)	11 (37.9%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)									13.0	$33,352	$3,232	$30,120
Esteem Academy	Public	6-12	12301 Warrior Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 521-2358	22	5	4.4	31.8%	13 (59.1%)	3 (13.6%)	4 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Windermere High	Public	8-12	5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 347-0980	3,079	131	23.5	22.2%	1,323 (43.0%)	188 (6.1%)	1,273 (41.3%)	223 (7.2%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	59 (1.9%)	70.6	131^st of 807 public high schools	83.8%		67.7	149^th of 792 public high schools	81.2%	18		66.0	67.0			59.0	73.0	81.0	78.0	$8,213	$1,024	$7,190
West Orange High	Public	8-12	1625 Beulah Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-2400	2,816	112	25.1	34.1%	1,271 (45.1%)	437 (15.5%)	847 (30.1%)	168 (6.0%)	7 (0.2%)	12 (0.4%)	74 (2.6%)	59.1	217^th of 807 public high schools	73.1%		58.4	213^th of 792 public high schools	73.1%	4		61.0	59.0			22.0	53.0	74.0	78.0	$7,999	$870	$7,130
Orange Youth Academy	Public	7-12	3150 39th St	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 535-4111	42	5	8.4	7.1%	7 (16.7%)	30 (71.4%)	5 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Olympia High

Is Olympia High a good school?

Olympia High ranks 302^nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Olympia High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,969 students attended Olympia High.

What is the racial makeup of Olympia High?

Students at Olympia High are 36% Hispanic, 27% African American, 26% White, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Olympia High in?

Orange

What schools feed into Olympia High?

Olympia High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Metrowest Elementary
Elementary : Oak Hill Elementary
Elementary : Thornebrooke Elementary
Elementary : Westpointe Elementary
Elementary : William Frangus Elementary
Elementary : Windy Ridge K-8
Middle : Chain Of Lakes Middle
Middle : Gotha Middle

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