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#717 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 32% in state

Avanti High School

High School · Olympia School District · Olympia, WA

An Olympia School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1113 LEGION WAY SE, Olympia, WA 98501

  • Math 42% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 84% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$17,220
Chronic Absenteeism43.8%

Students at Avanti High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency84%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 63% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
95%
2016
ELA
95%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2022
ELA
95%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.3%

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 Avanti 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,014/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olympia), 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

$95,695

Median home value

$485,200

Median rent

$1,600/mo

College educated

47.7%

Homeownership

60.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Olympia Regional Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.0K–121.0 mi504Compare →
TouchstoneEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.3 mi3Compare →
Olympia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.8 mi1,828Compare →
Sunrise Beach SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–112.0 mi46Compare →

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.

Olympia School District

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#6 of 19
District spending per student
$17,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Avanti High School

Avanti High School is a public high school in Olympia, WA, part of Olympia School District, serving approximately 169 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Avanti High School

What grades does Avanti High School serve?

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

How many students attend Avanti High School?

Avanti High School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Avanti High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avanti High School rank in WA?

Avanti High School ranks #717 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Avanti High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Avanti High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Avanti High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avanti High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Avanti High School a charter school?

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

Is Avanti High School a Title I school?

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

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

34.3% of students at Avanti 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
169
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Thurston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.8%
Area population (ZIP 98501)
46,937
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98501; 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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