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Summit Public School: Olympus

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

388^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 11% of Washington high schools

Summary

Summit Public School: Olympus is a small public high school serving 110 students in grades 9-12 in Tacoma, WA, operating as its own district and offering a very low student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1.

Recent performance data shows the school faces significant academic challenges, with its state ranking falling to the 11th percentile and proficiency rates in core subjects like math (10%) and English (43%) well below both the state average and nearby schools such as Stadium High School and Tacoma School of the Arts. Graduation rates have been volatile, and the dropout rate is higher than at comparison schools, despite the school spending significantly more per student ($22,729) than others in the area.

While the small size allows for personalized attention, the school's outcomes have not matched its level of resources. It serves a population with a high rate of economic need, and its performance trajectory has declined in recent years, particularly in math and for some student groups that had previously shown strength. Among surrounding schools in the Tacoma School District, Summit Olympus sits in the lower-middle in terms of performance, outperforming alternative schools like Tacoma Open Doors but lagging behind comprehensive high schools.

110

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,729

Per pupil spending ?

58.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

409 Puyallup Ave
Tacoma, WA 98421

(253) 444-9781

District: Summit Public School: Olympus

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.2%

Two or more races:

25.5%

African American:

19.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 50th percentile in 2019 → 11th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (28% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 39 percentile points since 2019

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg28%

Washington avg48%

388^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 38 pts since 2019

From top 50% (2019) to bottom 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

231^st of 247Summit Public School: Olympus among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	14.2	388 of 438	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.4	318 of 437	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.6	268 of 442	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	19.8	360 of 434	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.7	319 of 455	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.1	210 of 417	49.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	33.9	78 of 111	29.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	33.9	237 of 357	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.7	281 of 368	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.2	252 of 390	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.1	199 of 358	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	68.3	62 of 249	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.3	67 of 278	75.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	25.5	279 of 355	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.7	253 of 356	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	66.9	90 of 362	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	47.1	187 of 370	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.5	266 of 392	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.1	119 of 344	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	17.5	307 of 359	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.5	187 of 362	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.2	92 of 358	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	23.1	289 of 363	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.8	276 of 395	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.0	181 of 355	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	39.8	246 of 390	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	80.9	57 of 382	85.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2023)75th percentile+36 vs school

White (2022)37th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2023)34th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2021)30th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)21st percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)14th percentile+3 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%-10 vs state

Science32%-18 vs state

Math10%-33 vs state

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Schools Near Summit Public School: Olympus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Summit Public School: Olympus	Public, Charter	9-12	409 Puyallup Ave	Tacoma	98421	Pierce County	Summit Public School: Olympus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(253) 444-9781	110	11	10.0	58.2%	14 (12.7%)	21 (19.1%)	42 (38.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	28 (25.5%)	14.2	388^th of 438 public high schools	11.4%		29.4	318^th of 437 public high schools	27.2%	70	31.8	31.8	43.3	43.3	10.0	10.0	$22,729	$766	$21,962
Tacoma Open Doors	Public	9-12	1818 Tacoma Ave S	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-3270	392	5	75.8	63.3%	120 (30.6%)	82 (20.9%)	99 (25.3%)	19 (4.8%)	5 (1.3%)	12 (3.1%)	55 (14.0%)								(n/a)							$9,835	$1,083	$8,752
Maritime 253 Skills Center	Public	11-12	1208 East D Street	Tacoma	98421	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(253) 571-1126	0																		(n/a)
Bates Technical College - Open Doors	Public	9-12	1101 South Yakima Ave.	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Bates Technical College	No	No	No	No	(253) 680-7184	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tacoma School of the Arts	Public	9-12	302 S. Ninth Street	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-7900	658	34	19.5	45.7%	292 (44.4%)	64 (9.7%)	134 (20.4%)	22 (3.3%)	10 (1.5%)	7 (1.1%)	113 (17.2%)	42.4	251^st of 438 public high schools	42.7%		47.9	219^th of 437 public high schools	49.9%	32	52.4	52.4	63.7	63.7	13.6	13.6	$17,660	$830	$16,830
Bates Technical High School	Public	9-12	1101 South Yakima Avenue	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Bates Technical College	No	No	No	No	(253) 680-7584	343	0			231 (67.3%)	43 (12.5%)	24 (7.0%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.5%)	5 (1.5%)	25 (7.3%)								(n/a)
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center	Public	9-12	930 Tacoma Ave S	Tacoma	98402	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-1032	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	701 S 37th St	Tacoma	98418	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-6670	1,556	76	20.5	72.7%	217 (13.9%)	275 (17.7%)	522 (33.5%)	192 (12.3%)	23 (1.5%)	87 (5.6%)	240 (15.4%)	16	379^th of 438 public high schools	13.5%		12	410^th of 437 public high schools	6.2%	31	33.7	33.7	41.2	41.2	14.7	14.7	$18,558	$1,377	$17,181
Community Based Trans Program	Public	12	601 S 8th St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-2603	71	4	17.7	45.1%	26 (36.6%)	9 (12.7%)	14 (19.7%)	5 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)	12 (16.9%)								(n/a)							$55,065	$4,431	$50,633
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ	Public	9-12	601 S 8th St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-1040	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$5,411	$440	$4,971

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Public School: Olympus

How many students attend Summit Public School: Olympus?

In the 2024-25 school year, 110 students attended Summit Public School: Olympus.

What district is Summit Public School: Olympus in?

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What is the racial makeup of Summit Public School: Olympus?

Students at Summit Public School: Olympus are 38% Hispanic, 25% Two or more races, 19% African American, 13% White, 3% Pacific Islander.

Is Summit Public School: Olympus a good school?

Summit Public School: Olympus ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Washington high schools.

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