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Olympia School District

WAOlympia, Washington•Thurston County

Contact & Location

111 Bethel Street Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
osd.wednet.edu
GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

20
Total Schools
9,796
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary Schools
11
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
5
Middle Schools
High Schools
4
High Schools

Rating Distribution

525%
Below Average
420%
Average
1155%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
20
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
11
Middle
5
High
4

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
62%
Hispanic / Latino
14%
Two or More Races
11%
Asian
7%
Black / African American
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%

Gender Distribution

54%Male
46%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

35%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
49%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

6.7
out of 10
Average ACT Score
—
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1163
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
86%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
4%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
25% (5)
Average
20% (4)
Above Average
55% (11)

Olympia School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Olympia School District

20 schools

Elementary Schools

(11)
8.1
Boston Harbor Elementary School
Elementarypublic•177 students
8.2
Centennial Elementary School
Elementarypublic•478 students
3.4
Garfield Elementary School
Elementarypublic•351 students
4.7
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
Elementarypublic•484 students
4.4
Leland P Brown Elementary School
Elementarypublic•316 students
5.4
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementarypublic•270 students
3.5
Madison Elementary School
Elementarypublic•197 students
7.4
McKenny Elementary School
Elementarypublic•393 students
3.4
McLane Elementary School
Elementarypublic•438 students
8.2
Pioneer Elementary School
Elementarypublic•380 students
6.7
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementarypublic•382 students

Middle Schools

(5)
8.3
Jefferson Middle School
Middlepublic•447 students
7.8
Olympia Regional Learning Academy B
Middlepublic•167 students
7.3
Reeves Middle School
Middlepublic•392 students
6.3
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Middlepublic•441 students
8.2
Washington Middle School
Middlepublic•750 students

High Schools

(4)
8.5
Avanti High School
Highpublic•156 students
7.7
Capital High School
Highpublic•1,326 students
9.6
Olympia High School
Highpublic•1,838 students
6.2
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Highpublic•413 students

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

Race-based clubs draw complaint

Alleged incident in Olympia School District · Washington

A civil rights complaint was filed against a school district for hosting race-segregated affinity groups. The complaint alleges that these groups are discriminatory and inappropriate.

Occurred on February 14, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

Principal excludes white students

Alleged incident in Olympia School District · Washington

A Washington state school district faces accusations of permitting racially segregated student groups. A principal reportedly excluded white students from joining a racial club. A parents' group is demanding accountability for these policies.

Occurred on December 5, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1mo ago

Parents Advocate for Curriculum

Alleged incident in Olympia School District · Washington

A community group formed within the Olympia School District to advocate for curriculum transparency and parental rights. This organization aims to ensure the district's educational focus prioritizes students over political influences. They represent parents concerned about the current educational environment.

Occurred on October 18, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Unapproved Gender Lesson Taught

Alleged incident at Lincoln Elementary School · Olympia School District · Washington

An elementary school hosted an unapproved sex education lesson for fourth and fifth graders. The lesson, delivered by an external presenter, included explicit anatomical drawings, information on puberty blockers, and concepts like a "gender wheel" with various pronouns. Parents were reportedly not informed about the content of the lesson beforehand.

Occurred on May 9, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

School promotes Pride Month

Alleged incident at Madison Elementary School · Olympia School District · Washington

The elementary school actively promoted Pride Month throughout June. This included selling an LGBTQ-themed shirt, displaying a pride flag on social media, and decorating the school with LGBTQ+ imagery and figures. The institution used various platforms to celebrate the event.

Occurred on June 1, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 20 schools in Olympia School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 2, 2026