New Market High School

7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 61 students in grades 10-12, New Market High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

New Market High School's student population of 61 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2000
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of New Market High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
(16-17)
<50%
51%
(16-17)
≥50%
61%
<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

White
70%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

80-89%
83.8%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are New Market High School often compared to?
New Market High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Special Services, Avanti High School, Oakland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Market High School?
The graduation rate of New Market High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend New Market High School?
61 students attend New Market High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of New Market High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Market High School?
New Market High School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Market High School offer ?
New Market High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Market High School part of?
New Market High School is part of Tumwater School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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