Summit Public School: Olympus

Summary:

Summit Public School: Olympus is a public charter high school serving 156 students in grades 9-12 in Tacoma, Washington. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it struggles academically, with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates than its traditional public school counterparts.

One key differentiator is the school's racial diversity, with a student body that is 30.13% White, 21.15% African American, 24.36% Hispanic, and 13.46% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Stadium High School, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. However, the school's academic performance lags behind, with only 12.12% of students proficient or better in SBAC/Math, compared to the state average of 41.68%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 78.5% is also significantly lower than the 92.8% rate at Stadium High School.

Despite spending more per student than nearby traditional public schools, Summit Public School: Olympus appears to be facing significant challenges. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (63.46%) and the school's overall academic struggles suggest that it may need to re-evaluate its educational strategies to better support the needs of its diverse student population. Compared to other schools in the Tacoma School District, such as Tacoma School of the Arts, Summit Public School: Olympus has room for improvement in helping its students succeed.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 409 Puyallup Ave
       Tacoma, WA  98421


(253) 444-9781

District: Summit Public School: Olympus

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,518 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
30.1%
Hispanic:
24.4%
African American:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Summit Public School: Olympus ranks worse than 72.8% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Summit Public School: Olympus who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Summit Public School: Olympus is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (30.1%), Hispanic (24.4%), African American (21.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Public School: Olympus is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Summit Public School: Olympus employs 11.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Public School: Olympus is $21,518.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Public School: Olympus:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School: Olympus 318th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Summit Public School: Olympus in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Summit Public School: Olympus:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School: Olympus 198th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Summit Public School: Olympus

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Rank History for all students at Summit Public School: Olympus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.08 210th 417 49.6%
2021 30.73 319th 455 29.9%
2022 19.77 360th 434 17.1%
2023 40.56 268th 442 39.4%
2024 29.44 318th 437 27.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Public School: Olympus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.11 119th 344 65.4%
2021 35.51 266th 392 32.1%
2022 47.10 187th 370 49.5%
2023 66.87 90th 362 75.1%
2024 32.73 253rd 356 28.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Summit Public School: Olympus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.14 199th 358 44.4%
2021 36.21 252nd 390 35.4%
2022 26.74 281st 368 23.6%
2023 33.88 237th 357 33.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Summit Public School: Olympus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.04 181st 355 49.0%
2021 32.80 276th 395 30.1%
2022 23.06 289th 363 20.4%
2023 68.18 92nd 358 74.3%
2024 47.46 187th 362 48.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Summit Public School: Olympus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.86 78th 111 29.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Public School: Olympus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.30 67th 278 75.9%
2023 68.30 62nd 249 75.1%
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Rank History for White students at Summit Public School: Olympus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.85 57th 382 85.1%
2022 39.83 246th 390 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Summit Public School: Olympus Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Summit Public School: Olympus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 21 19 1 48 0 1 13 0 103
2017 43 26 6 37 3 3 17 0 135
2018 51 32 6 49 3 4 22 0 167
2019 46 44 4 63 3 3 31 0 194
2020 49 38 4 44 4 10 33 1 183
2021 51 42 4 52 4 9 31 1 194
2022 37 43 3 60 4 9 21 2 179
2023 47 33 1 38 3 8 21 5 156

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 Summit Public School: Olympus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 103 6.0 17.1 65
2017 135 8.0 16.8 54.8
2018 167 11.0 15.1 55.7
2019 194 15.0 12.9 66.5
2020 183 10.0 18.3 67.8
2021 194 12.0 16.1 55.7
2022 179 12.0 14.9 59.2
2023 156 11.5 13.5 63.5

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 Summit Public School: Olympus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 103 6.0 17.1 65
2017 135 8.0 16.8 54.8
2018 167 11.0 15.1 55.7
2019 194 15.0 12.9 66.5
2020 183 10.0 18.3 67.8
2021 194 12.0 16.1 55.7
2022 179 12.0 14.9 59.2
2023 156 11.5 13.5 63.5

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

Summit Public School: Olympus

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.8%1.0%0.5%1.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.4%98.4%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Summit Public School: Olympus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $802 (4.1%) $18,806 (95.9%) $19,609
2020 $1,158 (6.0%) $18,004 (94.0%) $19,162
2021 $1,354 (7.7%) $16,131 (92.3%) $17,485
2022 $2,494 (11.6%) $19,024 (88.4%) $21,518

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Public School: Olympus

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 417 High schoolsRanks 268th of 442 High schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School: Olympus)75.757.1
 18.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School: Olympus)75.757.1
 18.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Summit Public School: Olympus)43.217.1
 26.1%
   10th Grade Math (Summit Public School: Olympus)43.217.1
 26.1%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Summit Public School: Olympus)36.455
 18.6%
   11th Grade Science (Summit Public School: Olympus)36.455
 18.6%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Summit Public School: Olympus)75.757.1
 18.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Summit Public School: Olympus)75.757.1
 18.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Summit Public School: Olympus)43.217.1
 26.1%
   All Grades Math (Summit Public School: Olympus)43.217.1
 26.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Summit Public School: Olympus)36.455
 18.6%
   All Grades Science (Summit Public School: Olympus)36.455
 18.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students194156
 19.6%
African American4433
 25%
American Indian33
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic6338
 39.7%
Pacific Islander38
 166.7%
White4647
 2.2%
Two or More Races3121
 32.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.5%63.5%
 3%


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Students at Summit Public School: Olympus are 30% White, 24% Hispanic, 21% African American, 13% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% Not Specified, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Summit Public School: Olympus.

Summit Public School: Olympus ranks 318th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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