River Ridge High School vs. North Thurston High School
Should I attend River Ridge High School or North Thurston High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
North Thurston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,489 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the top 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 is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,424 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 top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,489 students
1,424 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#620 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
77%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
402
384
Grade 10 Students
380
306
Grade 11 Students
342
363
Grade 12 Students
365
371
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
23%
20%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
42%
47%
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
% Two or more races
15%
14%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
