South Sound High School ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Top Rankings
South Sound High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1803 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(19-20)7%
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
8%
Hispanic
(19-20)26%
24%
Black
(19-20)4%
5%
White
(19-20)48%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)2%
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
8%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Sound High School's ranking?
South Sound High School is ranked #1803 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Sound High School?
The graduation rate of South Sound High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Sound High School?
185 students attend South Sound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Sound High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does South Sound High School offer ?
South Sound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Sound High School part of?
South Sound High School is part of North Thurston Public Schools School District.
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