Olympia High School

I am a former student at this school and came from another HS in the area. OHS does prepare a student for college and has a higher expectation for students to do thier homework and assign them homework almost daily. The other HS I went to was Timerline who did not care about thier students and just "hands out" good grades for showing up to class and had barely any homework, if any (depending on the class).
--Submitted by a student

We had high hopes for this school which seems to be coasting--actually slip-sliding--on its good reputation. Very disappointing--leadership is weak, teachers are still assigning word searches for homework (or no homework at all). LUCKILY my kids particpate in the Running Start program at South Puget Sound Community College and spend little time at Olympia.
--Submitted by a parent

One day my son will go to this school, so I would love a chance to invest in the future of this prestigious institution. Olympia High School has a great reputation in our community.
--Submitted by a parent

What a great school. Great learning environment, lots of programs being offered. I like this school because my sons grades have improved and he seems much more focused.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a current student and I heard great things about this school and was really exited, but when school started, it wasn't as good as everyone said. I had a really hard time trying to get into the right classes, and they leave the students clueless a lot. it's great compared to alternatives, but it's really not a great school.
--Submitted by a student

Both my children graduated from OHS and were successful in very diverse colleges, one with a degree from TESC and the other from Harvard. Principal Matt Grant has led steady improvements to what was already a fine school during his tenure, and my children found their teachers to be ever ready to help. They related better to some than to others, which is to be expected.

Administration is nothing to be proud of. Half the teachers actaully teach and help the students who struggle. Good academics but not a welcoming enviroment. I transferred schools because Oly was not somewhere I felt comfortable or felt I was getting all the help I could. It's okay.
--Submitted by a student

I am an ex-student and a preservice teacher right now and I have to say Olympia High School prepared me well for college. Expectations are high and the teachers strive to help you achieve what you want to whether that be to go on to college or get your diploma and go into the work place. This is a top notch school and hope that my children will attend there someday and hope to be a part of the amazing teaching staff there as well!
--Submitted by a student

My daughter participated in sports and got average grades but often expressed intense pressure to over achieve in order to get kudos-- overly competitive atmosphere from the top down leaves little room for other viable ways to be successful and happy in this world. It has a very standardized approach that suits one type of kid. The social pressure for things and clothing was immense.
--Submitted by a parent

I think that Olympia High School really prepared me for college. However, I think that, like most schools, you, the student, is responsible for learning. Nobody else can learn for you. I think that the opportunities at Olympia High School are amazing and if you take advantage of them, you can have an amazing high school experience. If you choose not to, then Olympia High can just be publicly funded baby-sitting.
--Submitted by a student