Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Summary:

Olympia Regional Learning Academy is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 in Olympia, Washington, part of the North Thurston Public Schools district, which is ranked 45th out of 247 districts in the state.

While Olympia Regional Learning Academy has a diverse student population, with 67.31% White, 11.38% Hispanic, 6.78% Asian, and 11.38% two or more races, the school has seen a decline in its 4-year graduation rate, from 85.7% in 2019-2020 to 71.7% in 2022-2023, lower than the district's 79.23% and the state's 66.2% for 10th grade in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in its dropout rate, from 0% in 2019-2020 to 23% in 2022-2023, much higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school generally outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science assessments, but lags behind in Math, with a 10th grade Math proficiency rate of only 44.44%, compared to 51.49% for the district and 33.4% for the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Olympia Regional Learning Academy's performance is generally stronger than that of the Firwood school in the Clover Park School District, but lags behind the Summit Virtual Academy in terms of test scores and graduation rates. The school's diverse student population and variability in funding, ranging from $6,651 per student in 2019-2020 to $16,812 in 2020-2021, may present both challenges and opportunities as it works to address its declining graduation rates, increasing dropout rates, and weaker performance in Math.


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Public, Alternative K-12

 2400 15th Ave SE
       Olympia, WA  98501


(360) 596-7730

District: Olympia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 1,168 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,441 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
11.4%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Compare Details Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks better than 70.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks better than 75.3% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.69. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Olympia Regional Learning Academy 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olympia Regional Learning Academy is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Olympia Regional Learning Academy employs 28.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olympia Regional Learning Academy is $14,441.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olympia Regional Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Olympia Regional Learning Academy 318th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Olympia Regional Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Olympia Regional Learning Academy 158th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Olympia Regional Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Olympia Regional Learning Academy 108th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Olympia Regional Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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Olympia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Olympia School District 45th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Olympia Regional Learning Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 16.36 1004th 1106 9.2%
2021 66.37 339th 1107 69.4%
2022 65.82 369th 1169 68.4%
2023 59.70 446th 1169 61.8%
2024 70.03 318th 1168 72.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.98 41st 478 91.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.17 16th 854 98.1%
2022 79.40 98th 1019 90.4%
2023 79.35 132nd 1013 87.0%
2024 91.37 31st 1024 97.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.69 374th 1008 62.9%
2022 63.96 367th 1100 66.6%
2023 64.92 357th 1094 67.4%
2024 72.66 268th 1093 75.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.40 334th 1025 67.4%
2022 62.67 379th 1113 65.9%
2023 59.88 403rd 1099 63.3%
2024 78.08 222nd 1099 79.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.73 321st 943 66.0%
2022 55.01 449th 1031 56.5%
2023 40.80 602nd 1011 40.5%
2024 67.35 317th 1009 68.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 14.27 453rd 498 9.0%
2021 62.49 172nd 529 67.5%
2022 75.03 119th 541 78.0%
2023 72.84 129th 539 76.1%
2024 66.87 158th 535 70.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.87 62nd 458 86.5%
2022 78.97 51st 475 89.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.69 70th 464 84.9%
2024 70.74 115th 464 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.88 119th 476 75.0%
2022 62.69 147th 480 69.4%
2023 77.72 88th 470 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.18 138th 480 71.3%
2022 64.92 141st 488 71.1%
2023 66.32 140th 488 71.3%
2024 73.74 101st 486 79.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.58 176th 423 58.4%
2013 39.96 311th 454 31.5%
2021 88.34 37th 455 91.9%
2023 64.62 139th 442 68.6%
2024 70.69 108th 437 75.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.55 68th 362 81.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.20 34th 413 91.8%
2023 69.54 95th 379 74.9%
2024 80.89 53rd 374 85.8%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Olympia Regional Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 1 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1
2008 186 1 4 8 3 n/a n/a 12 214
2009 276 1 5 3 1 n/a n/a 38 324
2010 330 3 7 2 5 n/a n/a 26 373
2011 411 3 4 5 4 1 1 0 429
2012 355 0 1 5 5 0 5 0 371
2013 287 3 4 15 1 0 14 0 324
2014 203 5 1 12 1 0 11 0 233
2015 257 4 3 10 1 0 28 0 303
2016 336 6 3 17 2 1 28 0 393
2017 393 13 2 29 3 0 29 0 469
2018 54 1 0 5 0 0 4 0 64
2019 38 1 1 4 1 0 6 0 51
2020 43 0 1 3 0 0 9 2 58
2021 82 0 3 12 0 0 15 2 114
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 278 6 28 47 1 2 47 4 413

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 Regional Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1 n/a n/a 0
2008 214 n/a n/a 0
2009 324 n/a n/a n/a
2010 373 7.8 47.2 n/a
2011 429 9.0 47.6 10
2012 371 6.8 54.5 19.7
2013 324 5.6 57.8 16
2014 233 n/a n/a 23.2
2015 303 7.0 43.2 30
2016 393 10.0 39.3 31.8
2017 469 12.3 37.9 26.9
2018 64 11.7 5.4 7.8
2019 51 10.3 4.9 21.6
2020 58 11.0 5.2 31
2021 114 10.3 10.9 28.9
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 413 28.3 14.5 33.4

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 Regional Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1 n/a n/a 0
2008 214 n/a n/a 0
2009 324 n/a n/a n/a
2010 373 7.8 47.2 n/a
2011 429 9.0 47.6 10
2012 371 6.8 54.5 19.7
2013 324 5.6 57.8 16
2014 233 n/a n/a 23.2
2015 303 7.0 43.2 30
2016 393 10.0 39.3 31.8
2017 469 12.3 37.9 26.9
2018 64 11.7 5.4 7.8
2019 51 10.3 4.9 21.6
2020 58 11.0 5.2 31
2021 114 10.3 10.9 28.9
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 413 28.3 14.5 33.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201633.3%0.0%3.0%0.0%54.5%54.5%54.5%42.4%54.5%54.5%
201717.4%0.0%4.4%4.4%0.0%30.4%30.4%43.5%30.4%34.8%30.4%
201835.3%0.0%0.0%2.9%8.8%41.2%44.1%44.1%44.1%47.1%44.1%
202050.0%9.1%4.6%0.0%13.6%63.6%72.7%59.1%59.1%72.7%72.7%72.7%72.7%72.7%
202163.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.5%79.0%73.7%89.5%63.2%73.7%73.7%73.7%73.7%73.7%
202274.2%0.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%79.0%82.3%77.4%82.3%82.3%82.3%82.3%82.3%82.3%
202377.1%0.0%0.0%2.1%0.0%81.3%81.3%81.3%81.3%81.3%81.3%83.3%83.3%81.3%
202463.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%72.7%81.8%74.6%76.4%81.8%80.0%80.0%80.0%81.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201812.9%0.0%9.7%0.0%16.1%61.3%16.1%64.5%54.8%61.3%16.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Olympia Regional Learning Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (1.6%) $12,021 (98.4%) $12,215
2020 $43 (0.6%) $6,608 (99.4%) $6,651
2021 $338 (2.0%) $16,474 (98.0%) $16,812
2022 $1,958 (13.6%) $12,482 (86.4%) $14,441

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Olympia Regional Learning 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia Regional Learning Academy)7578.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia School District)76.765.9
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Science (Olympia Regional Learning Academy)4078.3
 38.3%
   8th Grade Science (Olympia School District)77.863.5
 14.3%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Olympia Regional Learning Academy)72.267.2
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Olympia School District)75.263.6
 11.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Science (Olympia Regional Learning Academy)42.968
 25.1%
   All Grades Science (Olympia School District)71.965
 6.8%
   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 Students51413
 709.8%
African American16
 500%
American Indian11
Asian128
 2700%
Hispanic447
 1075%
Pacific Islander02
White38278
 631.6%
Two or More Races647
 683.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.6%33.4%
 11.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Olympia Regional Learning Academy.

Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks 318th of 1168 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy are 67% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 1% African American.


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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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