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#1152 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 44% in state

Olympic High School

High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4301 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273

  • Math 56% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation22.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism39.2%

Students at Olympic High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

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

Based on 10 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.9%

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 Olympic High School 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 Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$84,739

Median home value

$304,900

Median rent

$1,671/mo

College educated

39.1%

Homeownership

52%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28273; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·20 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
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
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.85–122.9 mi912Compare →
The John Crosland SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6private1–123.1 mi77Compare →
Ardrey Kell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available3,605Compare →
Northwest School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified8.06–12Not available1,008Compare →

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.

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

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#73 of 179
District spending per student
$12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Olympic High School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olympic High School

Olympic High School is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,500 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olympic High School

What grades does Olympic High School serve?

Olympic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Olympic High School?

Olympic High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olympic High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olympic High School rank in NC?

Olympic High School ranks #1,152 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Olympic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olympic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olympic High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Olympic High School a charter school?

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

Is Olympic High School a Title I school?

No, Olympic High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

64.9% of students at Olympic High School 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
1,500
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.2%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 28273)
49,141
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
33
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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.
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 28273; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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