Summit Public School: Olympus vs Tacoma School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Summit Public School: Olympus
Tacoma · Charter high · Grades 9–12
110 students
Tacoma School of the Arts
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | Summit Public School: Olympus Tacoma, Washington | Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 333 | #235 of 333 |
| National rank | #5662 of 16,910 | #9931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 110 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 22% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Public School: Olympus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 44.1).
- •Summit Public School: Olympus does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 22%).
- •Summit Public School: Olympus does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Tacoma School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 58.2%).
- •Summit Public School: Olympus does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 19.9).
- •Tacoma School of the Arts is the larger school with 658 students compared with 110.
- •Summit Public School: Olympus is a charter school while Tacoma School of the Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Summit Public School: Olympus better than Tacoma School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Public School: Olympus ranks higher (60.6 vs 44.1 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 Summit Public School: Olympus and Tacoma School of the Arts?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Summit Public School: Olympus: 110. Tacoma School of the Arts: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Summit Public School: Olympus and Tacoma School of the Arts rank in Washington?
Summit Public School: Olympus is 116th of 333 and Tacoma School of the Arts is 235th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).