Cascade Public Schools vs Summit Public School: Olympus
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Public Schools
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
126 students
Summit Public School: Olympus
Tacoma · Charter high · Grades 9–12
110 students
| Measure | Cascade Public Schools Des Moines, Washington | Summit Public School: Olympus Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 333 | #116 of 333 |
| National rank | #2224 of 16,910 | #5662 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 126 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| city | Des Moines | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade Public Schools scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 60.6).
- •Cascade Public Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 58.2%).
- •Summit Public School: Olympus does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.8).
- •Cascade Public Schools is the larger school with 126 students compared with 110.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cascade Public Schools better than Summit Public School: Olympus?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade Public Schools ranks higher (74.5 vs 60.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cascade Public Schools and Summit Public School: Olympus?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Public Schools: 126. Summit Public School: Olympus: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Public Schools and Summit Public School: Olympus rank in Washington?
Cascade Public Schools is 31st of 333 and Summit Public School: Olympus is 116th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).