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 1,412 students in grades 9-12, North Thurston High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
North Thurston High School's student population of 1,412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
North Thurston High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Thurston High School is 0.74, 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
#589 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
41%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Thurston High School's ranking?
North Thurston High School is ranked #589 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 84%.
How many students attend North Thurston High School?
1,412 students attend North Thurston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of North Thurston High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 21:1, 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 (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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