Serving 1,277 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 10-14% (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 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurston High School's student population of 1,277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurston High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1094 out of 1,196 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, Sheldon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 84%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Thurston High School?
1,277 students attend Thurston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thurston High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston High School?
Thurston High School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurston High School part of?
Thurston High School is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.
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