Thurston High School is a public high school located in the Thurston area of Springfield, Oregon, United States.
Serving 1,215 students in grades 9-12, Thurston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thurston High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Springfield, OR, covering approximately 158.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurston High School's student population of 1,215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,215 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thurston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurston High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Colt
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurston High School's ranking?
Thurston High School is ranked #958 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Thurston High School often compared to?
Thurston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurston High School?
The graduation rate of Thurston High School is 83%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Thurston High School?
1,215 students attend Thurston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thurston High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurston High School?
Thurston High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurston High School offer ?
Thurston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thurston High School part of?
Thurston High School is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.
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