Serving 1,677 students in grades 9-12, Yelm High School 12 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 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,677 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Yelm High School 12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yelm High School 12 is 0.58, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yelm High School 12?
The graduation rate of Yelm High School 12 is 85%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yelm High School 12?
1,677 students attend Yelm High School 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Yelm High School 12 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 22:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,677 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
