Olympic High School is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a high school in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system. Olympic opened in the fall of 1966, in what was then the rural outskirts of Charlotte.
Serving 1,500 students in grades 9-12, Olympic High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olympic High School's student population of 1,500 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Red, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Olympic High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympic High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
46%
21%
Black
41%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Troy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympic High School's ranking?
Olympic High School is ranked #943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Olympic High School often compared to?
Olympic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myers Park High School, Ardrey Kell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympic High School?
The graduation rate of Olympic High School is 78%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Olympic High School?
1,500 students attend Olympic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Olympic High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympic High School?
Olympic High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olympic High School offer ?
Olympic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympic High School part of?
Olympic High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Olympic High School located?
Olympic High School is located in the Olde Whitehall neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Olde Whitehall.
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