Below Average
#8252 of 9,539 schools in CA
Olympic High (continuation)
High School · Santa Monica-malibu Unified · Santa Monica, CA
A Santa Monica-malibu Unified high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
721 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Olympic High (continuation) score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 15 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olympic High (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,630/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Monica), 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
$114,489
Median home value
$1,940,700
Median rent
$2,311/mo
College educated
69.8%
Homeownership
31.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,573 | Compare → |
| Animo Venice Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Crossroads School for Arts & SciencesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,202 | Compare → |
| Crossroads School for Arts & SciencesPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,213 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Monica-malibu Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olympic High (continuation) is listed in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olympic High (continuation)
Olympic High (continuation) is a public high school in Santa Monica, CA, part of Santa Monica-malibu Unified, serving approximately 32 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,252 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olympic High (continuation)
What grades does Olympic High (continuation) serve?
Olympic High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Olympic High (continuation)?
Olympic High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympic High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympic High (continuation) is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olympic High (continuation) rank in CA?
Olympic High (continuation) ranks #8,252 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Olympic High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Olympic High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Olympic High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olympic High (continuation) has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Olympic High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Olympic High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olympic High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Olympic High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olympic High (continuation)?
59.4% of students at Olympic High (continuation) 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
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 392-2494
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 90405)
- 26,809
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 90405; 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
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