Tumwater High School serves 1,131 students in grades 9-12.
Tumwater High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tumwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tumwater High School's student population of 1,131 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,131 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tumwater High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tumwater High School is 0.47, 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
#425 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
9%

Hispanic
15%
25%

Black
2%
5%

White
71%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
9%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(18-19)96%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Tumwater High School's ranking?
Tumwater High School is ranked #425 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tumwater High School?
The graduation rate of Tumwater High School is 96%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tumwater High School?
1,131 students attend Tumwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tumwater High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumwater High School?
Tumwater High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tumwater High School offer ?
Tumwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tumwater High School part of?
Tumwater High School is part of Tumwater School District.
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