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Olympus High School

Public | 10-12 | 1454 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

Good honors classes and a great softball program!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2008

I attended Oly for the the better part of my junior year. I loved it! It is a very welcoming and laid back school. I have since moved to a new school for my senior year, and while it is highly rated academically, I'm not feeling it with my peeps here. I believe Olympus' relaxed atmosphere fosters a greater love of learning while reducing stress. Those Mormons sure are welcoming!!! :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 26, 2007

My son just graduated last year and I have nothing but good to say. He had a great time his high school years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2007

I think it is a very lovely high school. I recommend it to every one who would like there son/daughdar to go there!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2006

I love this school so much. I am a student who went to that school. I wasn't there very long, but I felt welcome immediately. The students and staff are some of the friendliest people I've ever known. I was moved out of that school because we moved to Texas... the school I'm at down here is absolutely nothing compared to Olympus. If you have a chance to enroll your child in Olympus, DO IT! You'll appreciate everything about that school. It's the best I've ever been at, and it's hard to find better. I miss it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 12, 2005

Olympus offers a high quality academic atmosphere for students. Students consistently score in the top 1-2% The wide availability of Advance Placement courses and extracurricular activities provides many opportunities for students. Teachers, parents and a strong community involvement help make this happen. The campus is clean and well maintained. All of this comes together for the student to experience excellence in education, which is the hallmark of Olympus High.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2004

I loved Olympus mainly on account of the incredibly friendly atmosphere, which is the most important thing in a school -- at least to the student. It's what makes those long hours bearable! There are very few social cliques, it's easy to get along with people (including students, faculty and staff), etc. I would love to see my kids go there! Not to mention, they have wonderful and successful extra-curricular opportunities, which is very important, especially at a time when such things seem to be suffering so much. And I ask, what better mascot is there than the Titans!? I recommend Olympus with no hesitation.
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2010.

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
6%

2008

 
 
28%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 40% in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
65%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 54% in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
59%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 69% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

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n/a

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n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 60% in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
39%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 67% in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Utah's state standards

Source: Utah Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 79%
Hispanic 5% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Black 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 5%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 25N/A26
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4055 South 2300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Phone: (385) 646-5400

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