Serving 1,617 students in grades 9-12, Yelm High School 12 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 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 1,617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yelm High School 12's student population of 1,617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yelm High School 12 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 Yelm High School 12 is 0.55, 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
#1002 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Yelm High School 12's ranking?
Yelm High School 12 is ranked #1002 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Yelm High School 12 often compared to?
Yelm High School 12is often viewed alongside schools like Tumwater High School, Rainier Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yelm High School 12?
The graduation rate of Yelm High School 12 is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yelm High School 12?
1,617 students attend Yelm High School 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Yelm High School 12 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yelm High School 12?
Yelm High School 12 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Yelm High School 12 offer ?
Yelm High School 12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yelm High School 12 part of?
Yelm High School 12 is part of Yelm School District.
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