For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public high schools serving 17,651 students in Thurston County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Thurston County, WA are Olympia High School, Capital High School and Tumwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thurston County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Thurston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Thurston County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tumwater High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Thurston County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #22.
Capital High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2707 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #33.
Tumwater High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Israel Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
North Thurston High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Rainier Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 2nd St W
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2205
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
A G West Black Hills High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7741 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #88.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 River Ridge Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,489 students
Rank: #99.
Timberline High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6120 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,367 students
Rank: #1010.
Yelm High School 12
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridgeline Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10605 Carter St Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-1100
Grades: 6-9
| 585 students
Rank: #1212.
Rochester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Carper Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #1313.
New Market High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1414.
Yelm Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3600
Grades: 6-9
| 680 students
Rank: #1515.
Cascadia High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market St Sw Bldg E
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Grades: 8-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1616.
Tenino High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Second Ave
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3500
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1717.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Connections - Mary M. Knight
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: K-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #1919.
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: #2020.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6005 Tyee Dr. Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 426-1200
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 426-1200
Grades: 11-12
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
H.e.a.r.t. High School
Alternative School
10140 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: 1-12
| 866 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Grades: K-12
| 617 students
Rank: n/an/a
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Thurston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gravity Re-engagement School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6005 Tyee Dr Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
South Sound High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Thurston County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Thurston County, WA include Olympia High School, Capital High School and Tumwater High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thurston County, WA?
28 public high schools are located in Thurston County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Thurston County, WA?
Thurston County, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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