North Thurston High School, located in the North Thurston Public Schools District in Lacey, Washington, United States, is a comprehensive high school which opened in 1955. North Thurston serves a portion of Lacey and northeast Thurston County.
Serving 1,378 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: North Thurston High School serves the northern part of Olympia, WA, covering an area of approximately 42.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Thurston High School's student population of 1,378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Thurston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Thurston High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#712 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Rams
Source: 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 #712 out of 2,088 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% 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 83.8%.
How many students attend North Thurston High School?
1,378 students attend North Thurston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of North Thurston High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Thurston High School offer ?
North Thurston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Thurston High School part of?
North Thurston High School is part of North Thurston School District.
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