Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, North Thurston High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
North Thurston High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Thurston High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Thurston High School?
The graduation rate of North Thurston High School is 86%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Thurston High School?
1,440 students attend North Thurston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of North Thurston High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Thurston High School?
North Thurston High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Thurston High School offer ?
North Thurston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Thurston High School part of?
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