Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, Rainier Senior 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rainier Senior High School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rainier Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainier Senior High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainier Senior High School's ranking?
Rainier Senior High School is ranked #620 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rainier Senior High School often compared to?
Rainier Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rochester High School, Yelm High School 12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rainier Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rainier Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rainier Senior High School?
244 students attend Rainier Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rainier Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainier Senior High School?
Rainier Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rainier Senior High School offer ?
Rainier Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainier Senior High School part of?
Rainier Senior High School is part of Rainier School District.
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