Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thorp Elementary & Junior Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Thorp, WA, encompassing approximately 200.9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 18.3 miles and the furthest edge located 34.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School's student population of 247 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School is 0.36, which is less 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
#1120 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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
Red and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School is ranked #1120 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School often compared to?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cle Elum Roslyn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School?
247 students attend Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School offer ?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School part of?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School is part of Thorp School District.
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