North Thurston High School

600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,424 students in grades 9-12, North Thurston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Thurston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

North Thurston High School's student population of 1,424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,424 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

North Thurston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Thurston High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#620 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
48%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
77%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
9%
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Hispanic
20%
25%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
47%
50%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of North Thurston High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
86%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of North Thurston High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Thurston High School's ranking?
North Thurston High School is ranked #620 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are North Thurston High School often compared to?
North Thurston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Ridge High School, Timberline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Thurston High School?
The graduation rate of North Thurston High School is 86%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Thurston High School?
1,424 students attend North Thurston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of North Thurston High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Thurston High School?
North Thurston High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Thurston High School offer ?
North Thurston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Thurston High School part of?
North Thurston High School is part of North Thurston Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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