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#2399 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 25% in state

Olympian High

High School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA

A Sweetwater Union High high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1925 Magdalena Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91913

  • Math 52% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation33.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$15,647
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Olympian High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 65% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Olympian High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,521/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$129,412

Median home value

$750,000

Median rent

$2,863/mo

College educated

40.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
33.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.27–120.1 mi63Compare →
Mater Dei Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8private9–120.9 mi1,037Compare →
Pacific Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.1K–121.0 mi558Compare →
Otay Ranch Senior HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.2 mi2,546Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sweetwater Union High

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#2 of 28
District spending per student
$15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Olympian High is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olympian High

Olympian High is a public high school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 2,324 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,399 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olympian High

What grades does Olympian High serve?

Olympian High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Olympian High?

Olympian High has an enrollment of approximately 2,324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympian High?

The student-teacher ratio at Olympian High is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olympian High rank in CA?

Olympian High ranks #2,399 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Olympian High's MySchoolScout rating?

Olympian High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Olympian High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olympian High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Olympian High a charter school?

No, Olympian High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Olympian High a Title I school?

No, Olympian High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olympian High?

23.6% of students at Olympian High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,324
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 91913)
57,067
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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