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#3113 of 3,778 schools in FL

Olympia High

High School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4301 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, Orlando, FL 32835

  • Math 24% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation40.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism51.4%

Students at Olympia High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2013
ELA
65%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2024
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.4%

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 Olympia 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 Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$70,183

Median home value

$333,000

Median rent

$1,764/mo

College educated

40.7%

Homeownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
40.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edgewood Ranch AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–112.2 mi27Compare →
Universal Education CenterEnrollment path unverified6.610–122.5 mi34Compare →
Dr. Phillips HighEnrollment path unverified4.58–122.6 mi3,042Compare →
The Crenshaw SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–122.6 mi73Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Orange

Schools in district
275
Rank in district
#216 of 258
District spending per student
$11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Olympia High is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olympia High

Olympia High is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 2,952 students in grades 8th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,113 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olympia High

What grades does Olympia High serve?

Olympia High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Olympia High?

Olympia High has an enrollment of approximately 2,952 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympia High?

The student-teacher ratio at Olympia High is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olympia High rank in FL?

Olympia High ranks #3,113 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Olympia High's MySchoolScout rating?

Olympia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Olympia High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olympia High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Olympia High a charter school?

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

Is Olympia High a Title I school?

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

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

33.4% of students at Olympia 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
2,952
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
120
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.4%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 32835)
49,932
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
35.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32835; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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