Olympia High School

Summary:

Olympia High School is a public high school located in Stanford, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 503 students. The school is part of the Olympia CUSD 16 district, which is ranked 394 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Olympia High School has seen a fluctuating statewide ranking over the past few years, ranging from 135th out of 688 Illinois high schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to 341st out of 697 in 2023-2024 (3-star rating). The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.0% in 2021-2022 to 94.1% in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.2% in 2019-2020 to 41.9% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average. Olympia High School's test scores, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, have been below the state averages, suggesting the school may need to focus on improving academic performance in core subject areas.

When comparing Olympia High School to nearby schools, such as University High School, Bloomington High School, and Normal Community West High School, University High School consistently outperforms Olympia High School in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and test scores, indicating it is a higher-performing school. Bloomington High School and Normal Community West High School have similar or slightly higher statewide rankings and test scores compared to Olympia High School, suggesting they may be more competitive academic environments.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7832 N 100 East Rd
       Stanford, IL  61774-9494


(309) 379-5911

District: Olympia CUSD 16

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,501 Help


Feeder schools for Olympia High School:

Elementary:    Olympia North Elementary School
    Olympia South Elementary School
    Olympia West Elementary School
Middle:    Olympia Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Olympia High School ranks better than 51.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.37. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Olympia High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olympia High School is $25,501.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olympia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Olympia High School 341st of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Olympia High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Olympia CUSD 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Olympia CUSD 16 394th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Olympia High School

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Rank History for all students at Olympia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.35 234th 586 60.1%
2004 65.52 210th 592 64.5%
2005 63.07 233rd 590 60.5%
2006 80.65 91st 596 84.7%
2007 66.85 206th 612 66.3%
2008 78.12 120th 624 80.8%
2009 62.48 259th 632 59.0%
2010 62.13 267th 643 58.5%
2011 82.33 94th 655 85.6%
2012 77.29 138th 665 79.2%
2013 66.35 247th 670 63.1%
2014 71.28 182nd 670 72.8%
2016 35.50 425th 643 33.9%
2017 61.73 225th 642 65.0%
2018 71.32 162nd 647 75.0%
2019 62.49 218th 701 68.9%
2021 75.80 135th 688 80.4%
2022 58.08 269th 699 61.5%
2023 51.42 315th 699 54.9%
2024 46.37 341st 697 51.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Olympia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 38.87 223rd 473 52.9%
2021 29.28 270th 453 40.4%
2022 41.36 213th 493 56.8%
2023 47.02 179th 476 62.4%
2024 34.55 258th 482 46.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olympia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.69 110th 585 81.2%
2019 76.62 78th 639 87.8%
2021 84.31 64th 611 89.5%
2022 48.10 298th 626 52.4%
2023 37.35 417th 644 35.2%
2024 57.56 214th 639 66.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Olympia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.77 97th 620 84.4%
2019 67.20 189th 665 71.6%
2021 75.59 131st 639 79.5%
2022 47.80 339th 658 48.5%
2023 63.31 212th 656 67.7%
2024 42.88 350th 664 47.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Olympia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.38 382nd 428 10.7%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Olympia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.86 307th 619 50.4%
2019 50.44 312th 675 53.8%
2021 72.03 145th 653 77.8%
2022 64.79 193rd 664 70.9%
2023 37.45 421st 668 37.0%
2024 48.12 312th 668 53.3%
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Rank History for White students at Olympia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 196th 548 64.2%
2019 42.79 273rd 552 50.5%
2021 60.64 185th 553 66.5%
2022 42.62 317th 560 43.4%
2023 31.34 385th 557 30.9%
2024 30.84 372nd 554 32.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Olympia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 644 n/a n/a 1 1 n/a n/a 0 646
1990 652 n/a n/a 1 2 n/a n/a 0 655
1991 673 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1992 688 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 690
1993 678 4 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 685
1994 684 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 711 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 714
1996 711 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 714
1997 746 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1998 721 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 698 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2000 718 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2001 705 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2002 695 3 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2003 695 3 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2004 668 0 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2005 636 0 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2006 644 1 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2007 624 2 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2008 611 2 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 605 3 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 566 3 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 544 4 6 6 0 0 7 0 567
2012 549 2 6 8 1 0 9 0 575
2013 537 6 5 9 0 0 10 0 567
2014 520 8 5 12 0 0 12 0 557
2015 512 5 3 15 0 0 15 0 550
2016 491 4 2 14 0 0 13 0 524
2017 492 4 4 15 0 0 14 0 529
2018 501 5 4 16 1 0 14 0 541
2019 480 4 4 15 0 0 14 0 517
2020 474 1 6 18 0 0 20 0 519
2021 478 4 4 15 0 0 19 0 520
2022 471 0 2 14 0 2 17 0 506
2023 466 2 4 14 0 1 16 0 503

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 646 40.5 15.9 n/a
1990 655 40.0 16.3 n/a
1991 677 41.0 16.5 n/a
1992 690 41.0 16.8 n/a
1993 685 42.0 16.3 n/a
1994 691 38.9 17.8 n/a
1995 714 39.7 18.0 n/a
1996 714 39.7 18.0 n/a
1997 746 41.7 17.9 n/a
1998 721 43.3 16.7 n/a
1999 698 43.3 16.1 n/a
2000 719 46.1 15.6 n/a
2001 708 45.4 15.6 n/a
2002 707 49.1 14.4 11.2
2003 707 49.1 14.4 11.2
2004 681 47.4 14.4 14.1
2005 651 40.5 16.1 14.4
2006 663 38.8 17.1 15.4
2007 644 40.0 16.1 19.9
2008 627 40.0 15.7 23
2009 621 46.0 13.5 25.1
2010 582 46.0 12.6 26.3
2011 567 44.0 12.8 25.7
2012 575 44.0 13.0 27.3
2013 567 50.2 11.2 32.3
2014 557 44.0 12.6 34.5
2015 550 41.0 13.4 34
2016 524 38.0 13.7 27.3
2017 529 40.0 13.2 31.9
2018 541 39.2 13.7 32.5
2019 517 39.2 13.1 35.4
2020 519 38.0 13.6 34.1
2021 520 n/a n/a n/a
2022 506 42.0 12.0 33.8
2023 503 37.0 13.5 35

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 646 40.5 15.9 n/a
1990 655 40.0 16.3 n/a
1991 677 41.0 16.5 n/a
1992 690 41.0 16.8 n/a
1993 685 42.0 16.3 n/a
1994 691 38.9 17.8 n/a
1995 714 39.7 18.0 n/a
1996 714 39.7 18.0 n/a
1997 746 41.7 17.9 n/a
1998 721 43.3 16.7 n/a
1999 698 43.3 16.1 n/a
2000 719 46.1 15.6 n/a
2001 708 45.4 15.6 n/a
2002 707 49.1 14.4 11.2
2003 707 49.1 14.4 11.2
2004 681 47.4 14.4 14.1
2005 651 40.5 16.1 14.4
2006 663 38.8 17.1 15.4
2007 644 40.0 16.1 19.9
2008 627 40.0 15.7 23
2009 621 46.0 13.5 25.1
2010 582 46.0 12.6 26.3
2011 567 44.0 12.8 25.7
2012 575 44.0 13.0 27.3
2013 567 50.2 11.2 32.3
2014 557 44.0 12.6 34.5
2015 550 41.0 13.4 34
2016 524 38.0 13.7 27.3
2017 529 40.0 13.2 31.9
2018 541 39.2 13.7 32.5
2019 517 39.2 13.1 35.4
2020 519 38.0 13.6 34.1
2021 520 n/a n/a n/a
2022 506 42.0 12.0 33.8
2023 503 37.0 13.5 35

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.

Immunization Rates

Olympia High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.6%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.9%97.6%98.6%
201698.1%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.5%97.0%22.6%
201798.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.2%98.9%21.4%
201898.2%97.7%97.7%97.7%98.2%97.1%98.2%23.3%
201998.7%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.7%98.1%98.7%44.3%
202199.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%98.3%
202299.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.4%99.4%98.4%
202398.8%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
202498.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.4%98.6%98.8%96.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Olympia High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $764 (5.5%) $13,250 (94.5%) $14,014
2020 $329 (3.0%) $10,704 (97.0%) $11,033
2021 $749 (4.9%) $14,406 (95.1%) $15,155
2022 $749 (4.9%) $14,406 (95.1%) $15,155
2023 $1,184 (6.9%) $16,069 (93.1%) $17,252
2024 $688 (2.7%) $24,813 (97.3%) $25,501

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olympia High School

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 218th of 701 High schoolsRanks 315th of 699 High schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Olympia High School)39.123.5
 15.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Olympia CUSD 16)39.123.5
 15.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia High School)35.927.8
 8.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia CUSD 16)35.927.8
 8.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Olympia High School)29.439.3
 9.9%
   End of Course Science (Olympia CUSD 16)29.439.3
 9.9%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students517503
 2.7%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic1514
 6.7%
Pacific Islander01
White480466
 2.9%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%35%
 0.4%


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Olympia High School ranks 341st of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended Olympia High School.

Students at Olympia High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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