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Olympic Peninsula Academy

400 N. 2nd Ave, Sequim, WA 98382 · (360) 582-3403 · Clallam County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL117 STUDENTS
Enrollment
117
Combined
DISTRICT 107 · STATE 204
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 33.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
55 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
7
Grade 1
8
Grade 2
7
Grade 3
9
Grade 4
16
Grade 5
15
Grade 6
17
Grade 7
17
Grade 8
16
Grade 9
3
Grade 12
2
Student demographics
White
9783%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
76%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 27%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Two+
76%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Native American
33%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5547%
Female
6152%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
54.2%
own-school result
Math
43.1%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
117
-19 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 24.8:1
% White
83%
was 79%
% Hispanic
6%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Olympic Peninsula Academy

As a compact multi-level school in Sequim, Washington, Olympic Peninsula Academy hosts 117 students from grades K through 12, overseen by Sequim School District. That puts it 43% leaner than the typical public school in Washington, which averages around 204 students.

Olympic Peninsula Academy is one of 6 schools operated by Sequim School District, a district that serves 2,580 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Olympic Peninsula Academy logs that nearly all students (83%) are White. Other groups include 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 3% Native American. Compared to Clallam County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Olympic Peninsula Academy shows 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 33.2:1, putting Olympic Peninsula Academy tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 47% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is lower than Clallam County's rate of about 61%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Clallam County put median household earnings sit near $70,370, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Clallam County's 29 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,741 students), Olympic Peninsula Academy is one campus in the mix.

Dungeness Virtual School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Olympic Peninsula Academy has contracted 14%, going from 136 students in 2018 to 117 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged down from 12% to 6%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 24.8:1 in 2018 to 17.9:1 today.

On this page, members of the Olympic Peninsula Academy community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Clallam County at a glance

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Population
77,813
Census ACS
Median income
$70,370
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
10,741 students

Quick facts

School name
Olympic Peninsula Academy
District
Sequim School District
Address
400 N. 2nd Ave, Sequim, WA 98382
Phone
(360) 582-3403
County
Clallam County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
117
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
55 (47%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
530783002552
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Olympic Peninsula Academy
What is the total enrollment at Olympic Peninsula Academy?
Olympic Peninsula Academy enrolls approximately 117 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Olympic Peninsula Academy serve?
Olympic Peninsula Academy serves grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Olympic Peninsula Academy have?
Olympic Peninsula Academy employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Olympic Peninsula Academy?
Student demographics at Olympic Peninsula Academy are roughly 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Olympic Peninsula Academy?
Olympic Peninsula Academy is overseen by Sequim School District in Clallam County.
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