Summit Public School: Olympus

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

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:
318^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,518

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

White:

30.1%

Hispanic:

24.4%

African American:

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit Public School: Olympus ranks worse than 72.8% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.44. (See more...)

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.

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

Student Body

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...)

Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Public School: Olympus is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Summit Public School: Olympus employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Summit Public School: Olympus:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School: Olympus 198^th 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
2019	50.08	210^th	417	49.6%
2021	30.73	319^th	455	29.9%
2022	19.77	360^th	434	17.1%
2023	40.56	268^th	442	39.4%
2024	29.44	318^th	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
2019	58.11	119^th	344	65.4%
2021	35.51	266^th	392	32.1%
2022	47.10	187^th	370	49.5%
2023	66.87	90^th	362	75.1%
2024	32.73	253^rd	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
2019	48.14	199^th	358	44.4%
2021	36.21	252^nd	390	35.4%
2022	26.74	281^st	368	23.6%
2023	33.88	237^th	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
2019	49.04	181^st	355	49.0%
2021	32.80	276^th	395	30.1%
2022	23.06	289^th	363	20.4%
2023	68.18	92^nd	358	74.3%
2024	47.46	187^th	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	78^th	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	67^th	278	75.9%
2023	68.30	62^nd	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	57^th	382	85.1%
2022	39.83	246^th	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.

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

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	95.8%	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 210^th of 417 High schools	Ranks 268^th 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)	75.7	57.1	18.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School: Olympus)	75.7	57.1	18.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
10th Grade Math (Summit Public School: Olympus)	43.2	17.1	26.1%
10th Grade Math (Summit Public School: Olympus)	43.2	17.1	26.1%
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	33.3	9.1%
11th Grade Science (Summit Public School: Olympus)	36.4	55	18.6%
11th Grade Science (Summit Public School: Olympus)	36.4	55	18.6%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Summit Public School: Olympus)	75.7	57.1	18.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Summit Public School: Olympus)	75.7	57.1	18.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Summit Public School: Olympus)	43.2	17.1	26.1%
All Grades Math (Summit Public School: Olympus)	43.2	17.1	26.1%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Summit Public School: Olympus)	36.4	55	18.6%
All Grades Science (Summit Public School: Olympus)	36.4	55	18.6%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	194	156	19.6%
African American	44	33	25%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	63	38	39.7%
Pacific Islander	3	8	166.7%
White	46	47	2.2%
Two or More Races	31	21	32.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	63.5%	3%

Schools Near Summit Public School: Olympus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Summit Public School: Olympus	Public, Charter	9-12	409 Puyallup Ave	Tacoma	98421	Pierce County	Summit Public School: Olympus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(253) 444-9781	156	12	13.5	63.5%	47 (30.1%)	33 (21.2%)	38 (24.4%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	8 (5.1%)	21 (13.5%)	29.4	318^th of 437 public high schools	27.2%		40.6	268^th of 442 public high schools	39.4%	50	41.2	41.2	57.6	57.6	12.1	12.1	$21,518	$2,494	$19,024
Tacoma Open Doors	Public	9-12	1818 Tacoma Ave S	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-3270	333	5	64.0	43.2%	138 (41.4%)	50 (15.0%)	62 (18.6%)	17 (5.1%)	9 (2.7%)	16 (4.8%)	41 (12.3%)								(n/a)							$11,195	$989	$10,206
Bates Technical College - Open Doors	Public	9-12	1101 South Yakima Ave.	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Bates Technical College	No	No	No	No	(253) 680-7184	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tacoma School of the Arts	Public	9-12	302 S. Ninth Street	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-7900	624	34	18.1	48.7%	281 (45.0%)	63 (10.1%)	124 (19.9%)	20 (3.2%)	10 (1.6%)	5 (0.8%)	104 (16.7%)	47.9	219^th of 437 public high schools	49.9%		44.8	246^th of 442 public high schools	44.3%	27	58.0	58.0	66.4	66.4	11.6	11.6	$18,058	$1,658	$16,400
Bates Technical High School	Public	9-12	1101 South Yakima Avenue	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Bates Technical College	No	No	No	No	(253) 680-7584	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center	Public	9-12	930 Tacoma Ave S	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-1032	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	701 S 37th St	Tacoma	98418	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-6700	1,578	83	18.9	73.4%	223 (14.1%)	299 (18.9%)	535 (33.9%)	198 (12.5%)	19 (1.2%)	104 (6.6%)	200 (12.7%)	12	410^th of 437 public high schools	6.2%		13.9	406^th of 442 public high schools	8.1%	4	29.7	29.7	39.6	39.6	10.4	10.4	$16,472	$2,176	$14,296
Community Based Trans Program	Public	12	601 S 8th St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-2603	68	6	11.3	50.0%	33 (48.5%)	7 (10.3%)	14 (20.6%)	5 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)	6 (8.8%)								(n/a)							$38,166	$5,086	$33,081
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ	Public	9-12	601 S 8th St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-1040	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$5,163	$885	$4,278
Stadium High School	Public	9-12	111 N E St	Tacoma	98403	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-3100	1,571	67	23.3	36.0%	747 (47.5%)	132 (8.4%)	299 (19.0%)	149 (9.5%)	9 (0.6%)	25 (1.6%)	203 (12.9%)	73.1	90^th of 437 public high schools	79.4%		73.6	97^th of 442 public high schools	78.1%	7	67.4	67.4	74.5	74.5	34.7	34.7	$15,761	$2,055	$13,706

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Public School: Olympus

What is the racial makeup of Summit Public School: Olympus?

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.

How many students attend Summit Public School: Olympus?

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

What district is Summit Public School: Olympus in?

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

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