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Timberline High School vs. North Thurston High School

Should you attend Timberline High School or North Thurston High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Timberline High School
6120 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
North Thurston High School
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Timberline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

North Thurston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,426 students in grades 9-12, Timberline 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 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,426 students
1,412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Timberline High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Thurston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Timberline High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Thurston High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Timberline High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Thurston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Timberline High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Thurston School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Thurston High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Thurston School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#887 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
#589 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Timberline High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Thurston High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
39%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Timberline High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Thurston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in WA)
74%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Timberline High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Thurston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in WA)
62%
(Top 30% in WA)
91%
(Top 20% in WA)
86%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Timberline High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Thurston High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Thurston School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Timberline High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Thurston High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
361
349
Grade 10 Students
369
343
Grade 11 Students
368
390
Grade 12 Students
328
330

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Timberline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Timberline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Timberline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Timberline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Timberline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Timberline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at North Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Timberline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Thurston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Thurston School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Timberline High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Thurston High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Timberline High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Thurston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Timberline High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Thurston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Thurston School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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