Olympia High School (Stanford, Illinois)
| Olympia High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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7832 North 100 E Road Stanford, IL 61774 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Olympic Community Unit School District #16 |
| Principal | Ed Jodlowski |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) |
Columbia blue, Navy blue, White [1] |
| Athletics conference | Corn Belt |
| Mascot | Spartans |
| Information | 309-379-5911 |
| Website | Olympia High School at district website |
Olympia High School is a school located about 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Stanford, Illinois, in McLean County. The school had a graduation rate in 2007 of 90.3%, a ratio the school's principal attributed to tough attendance regulations and after school programs.[2] The school is part of Olympia Community Unit School District 16, which includes the towns of Atlanta, Armington, Danvers, Hopedale, McLean, Minier, Stanford, and Waynesville.
Athletic highlights
- The Boys Baseball team has won three state championships, one in 2002 (Class A) and back to back championships in 2008 and 2009. (Class 3A).
- The Girls Softball team also won the Class A state championship in 2002 & 2003, and 2009.
Student demographics
| Race | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 117 | 47 | 61 |
| Quarter Indian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 4 | 14 | 27 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 245 | 328 | 562 |
References
- ↑ Stanford (Olympia) IHSA. Retrieved 21/02/08.
- ↑ Coulter, Phyllis. (November 1, 2007) Central Illinois schools hold their own on graduation rates Pantagraph.com. Retrieved 21/02/08.
External links
- Olympia High School at Olympia Community Unit School District #16
- Olympia High School profile at Interactive Illinois Report Card
Coordinates: 40°23′47″N 89°14′50″W / 40.39639°N 89.24722°W
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