Olympus Academy

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Olympus Academy ranks 866 th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Olympus Academy is a public high school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a small student population of 107. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #18, which is ranked 621 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Olympus Academy faces significant challenges, with a much higher percentage of African American students (88.79%) compared to nearby schools, and struggling with low graduation rates (45.5%), high dropout rates (11.7%), and extremely high chronic absenteeism (92.2%) - all of which are significantly worse than the surrounding schools, such as Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School, and It Takes A Village Academy. Olympus Academy's test scores are also generally lower than the district and state averages.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($38,105) compared to nearby schools, which range from $18,540 to $31,290 per student, the higher spending does not seem to translate into improved outcomes for the students at Olympus Academy. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (86.92% receive free or reduced-price lunch) likely contributes to the challenges, and the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and special education students, is generally lower than the state averages for those subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

755 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236

(718) 272-1926

District: New York City Geographic District #18

SchoolDigger Rank:
866^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $38,105

Student/teacher ratio: 6.3

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.8%

Hispanic:

7.5%

White:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Olympus Academy ranks worse than 70.5% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 12 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #18. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.69. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Olympus Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Olympus Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #18. Racial makeup is: African American (88.8%), Hispanic (7.5%), White (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olympus Academy is 6.3, which is the lowest among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #18! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olympus Academy is $38,105, which is the highest among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #18!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Olympus Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Olympus Academy 866^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Olympus Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #18:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #18 621^st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Olympus Academy

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Rank History for all students at Olympus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2010	4.24	1090^th	1117	2.4%
2011	19.84	966^th	1165	17.1%
2012	28.88	850^th	1198	29.0%
2013	4.80	1150^th	1217	5.5%
2014	3.92	1214^th	1237	1.9%
2015	10.40	1164^th	1255	7.3%
2016	7.55	1235^th	1255	1.6%
2017	8.84	1111^th	1221	9.0%
2018	6.08	1149^th	1210	5.0%
2019	10.74	1076^th	1207	10.9%
2022	7.60	1098^th	1190	7.7%
2023	27.69	866^th	1228	29.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Olympus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.18	890^th	1095	18.7%
2019	25.36	883^rd	1132	22.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olympus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.14	1110^th	1154	3.8%
2019	10.08	1075^th	1179	8.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Olympus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.60	1100^th	1176	6.5%
2019	11.81	1067^th	1193	10.6%
2022	18.16	931^st	1155	19.4%
2023	39.09	744^th	1197	37.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Olympus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	5.67	1140^th	1176	3.1%
2019	11.34	1056^th	1190	11.3%
2022	4.72	1108^th	1154	4.0%
2023	21.32	922^nd	1191	22.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Olympus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	18.09	611^th	679	10.0%
2019	26.28	529^th	686	22.9%
2023	49.80	280^th	671	58.3%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Olympus Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	6	126	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	149
2010	6	171	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	201
2011	3	152	0	21	1	0	0	177
2012	2	175	2	23	1	0	0	203
2013	3	154	1	30	1	0	0	189
2014	2	127	2	24	1	0	0	156
2015	1	129	2	25	1	0	0	158
2016	1	137	1	13	0	0	2	154
2017	3	193	0	6	3	0	3	208
2018	4	172	1	12	3	0	2	194
2019	3	164	2	13	2	0	0	184
2020	2	157	2	17	0	1	0	179
2021	2	129	0	21	0	1	0	153
2022	2	101	0	21	0	1	0	125
2023	3	95	0	8	0	1	0	107

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

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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 Olympus Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	149	9.0	16.6	0
2010	201	13.0	15.4	n/a
2011	177	11.2	15.7	59.3
2012	203	10.5	19.3	75.4
2013	189	13.7	13.7	78.8
2014	156	13.0	12.0	73.1
2015	158	13.0	12.1	75.9
2016	154	16.0	9.6	80.5
2017	208	15.9	13.0	78.8
2018	194	17.0	11.4	78.9
2019	184	18.0	10.2	84.2
2020	179	16.5	10.8	83.8
2021	153	18.5	8.2	86.9
2022	125	18.1	6.8	91.2
2023	107	16.7	6.3	86.9

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 Olympus Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	149	9.0	16.6	0
2010	201	13.0	15.4	n/a
2011	177	11.2	15.7	59.3
2012	203	10.5	19.3	75.4
2013	189	13.7	13.7	78.8
2014	156	13.0	12.0	73.1
2015	158	13.0	12.1	75.9
2016	154	16.0	9.6	80.5
2017	208	15.9	13.0	78.8
2018	194	17.0	11.4	78.9
2019	184	18.0	10.2	84.2
2020	179	16.5	10.8	83.8
2021	153	18.5	8.2	86.9
2022	125	18.1	6.8	91.2
2023	107	16.7	6.3	86.9

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

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	95.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Olympus Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,101 (5.3%)	$19,717 (94.7%)	$20,818
2020	$705 (3.4%)	$20,264 (96.6%)	$20,969
2021	$1,770 (6.8%)	$24,271 (93.2%)	$26,042
2022	$9,899 (27.2%)	$26,445 (72.8%)	$36,345
2023	$6,809 (17.9%)	$31,296 (82.1%)	$38,105

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olympus Academy

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 1076^th of 1207 High schools	Ranks 866^th of 1228 High schools	18.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Olympus Academy)	57.5	71.7	14.2%
End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #18)	47.3	42.8	4.5%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course English (Olympus Academy)	59.7	62.1	2.4%
End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #18)	70.3	59.1	11.2%
End of Course English (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Olympus Academy)	48.3	42.9	5.4%
End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #18)	54.1	47	7%
End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)	78.8	73.6	5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Olympus Academy)	35.7	53.3	17.6%
End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #18)	49	41.1	8%
End of Course Living Environment (New York)	73.2	65.7	7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Olympus Academy)	52.2	56.5	4.3%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #18)	41.4	46.1	4.7%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)	76.9	79.7	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	184	107	41.8%
African American	164	95	42.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	13	8	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	3	3
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.2%	86.9%	2.7%

Schools Near Olympus Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			NY State Assessments Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Olympus Academy	Public	9-12	755 E 100th St	Brooklyn	11236	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 272-1926	107	17	6.3	86.9%	3 (2.8%)	95 (88.8%)	8 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27.7	866^th of 1228 public high schools	29.5%		7.6	1098^th of 1190 public high schools	7.7%	232	71.7			62.1			42.9	53.3	56.5								$38,105	$6,809	$31,296
High School For Medical Professions	Public	9-12	1600 Rockaway Pkwy	Brooklyn	11236	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 290-8700	390	32	12.0	98.7%	15 (3.8%)	309 (79.2%)	42 (10.8%)	14 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	14.1	1031^st of 1228 public high schools	16.0%		20.4	915^th of 1190 public high schools	23.1%	116	47.8	10.0		57.0	7.7	33.3	50.0	40.9	55.6								$18,540	$2,173	$16,367
Urban Action Academy	Public	9-12	1600 Rockaway Pkwy	Brooklyn	11236	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 290-8720	137	15	9.1	76.6%	8 (5.8%)	109 (79.6%)	19 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.7	988^th of 1228 public high schools	19.5%		12.7	1037^th of 1190 public high schools	12.9%	49	16.2			71.1	5.3		44.0	18.8	70.0								$29,493	$4,003	$25,489
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media	Public	9-12	1600 Rockaway Pkwy	Brooklyn	11236	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 290-8760	275	35	7.8	76.7%	21 (7.6%)	216 (78.5%)	22 (8.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.6%)	6.4	1171^st of 1228 public high schools	4.6%		13.6	1018^th of 1190 public high schools	14.5%	153	28.3		9.1	44.4	13.9	60.0	36.6	15.8	26.7								$22,799	$2,015	$20,784
Brooklyn Democracy Academy	Public	9-12	985 Rockaway Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 342-6348	140	17	8.2	85.7%	2 (1.4%)	100 (71.4%)	33 (23.6%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.2	1205^th of 1228 public high schools	1.9%		7.4	1100^th of 1190 public high schools	7.6%	105	16.1			47.2	0.0		30.2	24.5	15.8								$33,153	$3,449	$29,705
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School	Public	9-12	985 Rockaway Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 342-6249	200	19	10.5	81.5%	2 (1.0%)	160 (80.0%)	36 (18.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.2	544^th of 1228 public high schools	55.7%					(n/a)	80.0			96.3			88.9	42.9	62.5								$29,720	$6,121	$23,600
East New York Arts And Civics High School (The)	Public	9-12	800 Van Siclen Ave	Brooklyn	11207	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #19	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 927-5540	161	15	10.7	91.9%	8 (5.0%)	104 (64.6%)	43 (26.7%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	2.1	1218^th of 1228 public high schools	0.8%		3.4	1169^th of 1190 public high schools	1.8%	49	9.2			50.0			24.2	7.9									$19,983	$3,132	$16,852
East New York Family Academy	Public	6-12	760 Van Siclen Ave	Brooklyn	11207	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #19	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 927-0012	659	57	11.6	86.6%	5 (0.8%)	442 (67.1%)	187 (28.4%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	6 (0.9%)	21.3	932^nd of 1228 public high schools	24.1%		19.2	929^th of 1190 public high schools	21.9%	3	56.9	31.3		71.3	0.0		40.6	35.2	57.8	27.2	44.3	68.4	21.6	32.1	10.2	51.4	$17,796	$1,426	$16,370
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School	Public	9-12	5800 Tilden Ave	Brooklyn	11203	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 629-1204	152	20	7.4	84.2%	5 (3.3%)	115 (75.7%)	20 (13.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.6%)								(n/a)				52.0													$31,290	$2,931	$28,359
It Takes A Village Academy	Public	9-12	5800 Tilden Ave	Brooklyn	11203	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 629-2307	308	31	10.0	78.2%	15 (4.9%)	234 (76.0%)	38 (12.3%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	9.7	1112^th of 1228 public high schools	9.4%		8.2	1092^nd of 1190 public high schools	8.2%	20	19.5		11.1	42.3	23.5	29.0	38.9	25.0	63.8								$23,399	$4,058	$19,341

Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus Academy

How many students attend Olympus Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Olympus Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Olympus Academy?

Students at Olympus Academy are 89% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% White.

What district is Olympus Academy in?

New York City Geographic District #18

Is Olympus Academy a good school?

Olympus Academy ranks 866^th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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