Summit Public Schools: Olympus

Summit Public Schools: Olympus

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
409 Puyallup Ave,  Tacoma, WA
Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood
4.5
5.0
179 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg Ponikvar
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
12.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
41.2%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
54.5%
Male
42.3%
White
30.1%
Hispanic
24.4%
Black
21.2%
Two or more races
13.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.1%
Native American
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Charter HS in Washington
#7 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Pacific Lutheran University 46 Students
University of Washington 41 Students
Washington State University 40 Students
Eastern Washington University 40 Students
Central Washington University 39 Students
Western Washington University 30 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 29 Students
University of Puget Sound 25 Students
Seattle University 23 Students
University of Oregon 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 11 Students
Biology 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Veterinary Sciences 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 35 Reviews
3.0
7/20/2023
Great community that is built in the school. However, they could use some more rigor in their lessons and let students learn the consequences of their actions to prepare them for college.
5.0 Parent
7/13/2023
Summit teachers are amazing they helped my daughter witch has an IEP to graduate with scholarships and a goal and a dream she can fallow connected us with people outside of through school so she can have employment. All of my other children have had the same experience and we will continue the tradition with my 16 year Los nevaeh going into 11th grade
5.0 Parent
4/1/2021
I absolutely love the school. I absolutely love the teachers. My daughter has been going here for the past four grades and she will be graduating and I cannot be more happy and impressed with the care of the teachers showed my daughter and all of the students. I am extremely impressed with the curriculum. Their life skills class is amazing they take The children to college campuses and explore career options not just how to get a job after high school. I cannot say enough good things about the school. I do want to say to the staff of Olympus thank you for being part of the village that help me raise my daughter.
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5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/14/2020
This is my daughters first year at Olympus as a junior. Wish I would have enrolled her as a freshman. From leadership, teachers/mentors to the curriculum and all the support they give the students and families this is such a great school.
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5.0 parent
9/4/2018
My daughter is in her 3rd year at Summit Olympus and we love the school and she has had a great experience.
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5.0 parent
6/1/2018
I am happy I choose Summit Olympus for my student. Every student is different in their approaches to learning and my child had her own unique challenges. She has grown in her confidence and leadership. Add the fact that all students in 11th and 12th grades take AP level courses, she has been challen...
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5.0 parent
5/16/2018
If 10 is the best I give it a 100!!!
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Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98421 Downtown Tacoma
Summit Public Schools: Olympus
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