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Olympia Schools Detail Student and Staff Numbers

Friday, September 11, 2026

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Olympia's North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) reported serving approximately 15,000 students and employing 2,000 staff members across 20 schools in the district.

The district includes 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, and 4 choice schools, including a virtual school and career-focused programs. NTPS also highlighted that it employs 130+ National Board Certified Teachers and serves over 1,000 Multilingual Learners representing more than 50 home languages.

The district's leadership and community partnerships are central to its operations, with volunteers contributing over 20,000 hours annually to support students.

📄 Source: School District — https://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/fs/pages/3330

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Olympia's North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) reported serving approximately 15,000 students“At a Glance With about 15,000 students and 2,000 employees, we serve the community with:”
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Olympia's North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) reported employing 2,000 staff membersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Olympia's North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) reported serving students across 20 schools in the districtNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district includes 13 elementary schools“13 elementary schools (PreK–grade 5)”
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The district includes 4 middle schools“4 middle schools (grades 6–8)”
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The district includes 3 comprehensive high schools“3 comprehensive high schools (grades 9–12)”
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The district includes 4 choice schools“4 choice schools (a virtual school, a home-based instruction support school, a performing arts middle school, and a career and technical education-centered high school)”
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The district includes a virtual school“4 choice schools (a virtual school, a home-based instruction support school, a performing arts middle school, and a career and technical education-centered high school)”
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The district includes career-focused programs“4 choice schools (a virtual school, a home-based instruction support school, a performing arts middle school, and a career and technical education-centered high school)”
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NTPS also highlighted that it employs 130+ National Board Certified Teachers“We employ 130+ National Board Certified Teachers”
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NTPS also highlighted that it serves over 1,000 Multilingual Learners“Our Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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NTPS also highlighted that it serves Multilingual Learners representing more than 50 home languages“Our Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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The district's leadership and community partnerships are central to its operationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Volunteers contribute over 20,000 hours annually to support students“Volunteers NTPS volunteers contribute more than 20,000 hours to students each school year.”