Olympia High School - Olympia, Washington

Leo S.

I got in trouble for memes once, but it was worth it. It's hard for a school with as of 2016 having 1800 kids to feel like a family, but some people try. individuality is never noted and I seldom get recognition from teachers. Some teachers do make the extra effort to connect to their students, but when the average class size is around 30 and hey have 5 periods of teaching a day, you typically get lost in the crowd. If you are an average student or a slightly above average student, this is a good school for you. If you learn differently or prefer originality, I could recommend another school, but having never gone to another school, I am a poor judge.
Since it's a large school, there are programs for everyone, so you can find like-minded peers, but it can be hard to keep friends since there is only a slight possibility of having them in your other classes due to the school's size. I haven't had a class with my best friend in four years and we shared the same lunch once. Sure there are annoying people, bossy people, stupid people, and basic people, but there are good ones in the crowd as well. I have rarely had bad teachers, but the majority of kids in a class seem to like the teacher.
Overall, it is hard to be recognized if you are not in ASB. The connection between teachers and students needs to be strengthened. It's hard to stand out in this school, but there isn't any bullying, so that's a plus. All these reviews probably won't alter your opinion regarding where to send your kid, but I would recommend OHS. I just sound pessimistic because I haven't seen the closeness that is usually talked about elsewhere.

Leilani C.

I have 3 kids attending OHS, some of the staff are actually nice and genuinely seem to care about the students however there are staff who as far as I can tell seem to only be there for a paycheck. An Asst. Principle I've had the unfortunate luck to deal with appears to be racist, it's about the only conclusion I can come to and I've avoided pulling the race card but her actions unfortunately point right to it. Contemplating transferring my kids to another school because of it. Be careful with this school if you're a minority.

Joshua R.

Good school! Like every school, there are some not so great teachers, but most are really great. They ALL teach well and help if you have a problem.

But like all schools, if someone is punching you and you SELF DEFEND yourself YOU and the other kid get the same punishment.
Happened with one of my friends, he (Friend) was getting punched and scratched in the face so he put the kid (attacker) in a choke hold (didn't choke him out) and the kid still was trying to get at him. Teachers came and pulled them apart and guess what BOTH got 1 MONTH suspension.
To me that kid should have been suspended for a lot longer.

THIS SCHOOL IS NOT ALL FIGHTING. FIGHTING RARLEY HAPPENS

But overall good school, would rather go to this school than anywhere else in Washington

Iz S.

Terrible. Kids are snobby. Teachers are ok. Administrators are pretty crappy. And I got no help with my struggle in science. The school is to overpopulated and I felt trapped

Kris R. (. B.

Possibly the worst classes ever, and some of the worst people. Not once have I learned anything worthwhile from an actual class, and very rarely have i ever enjoyed it here. Do your kids a favor and keep them home.

Joe H.

Its okay, it's public education underfunded, understaffed, over guarded etc. For the teachers and classes that actually like their subjects it's fine, but don't expect a crazy amount of help without stretching on your end

Tommy C.

I'm going to go to this school next year and when I visited the school, all the high schoolers were very welcoming and nice. I can't wait to leave middle school and be more independent in 9th grade

cameryn H.

very good in my opinion, great teacher's, and staff.