Touchstone serves 4 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Touchstone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Touchstone's student population of 4 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Touchstone is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
49%
Hawaiian
50%
1%
Two or more races
25%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
80%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Touchstone?
The graduation rate of Touchstone is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend Touchstone?
4 students attend Touchstone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Touchstone students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Touchstone?
Touchstone has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Touchstone offer ?
Touchstone offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Touchstone part of?
Touchstone is part of Olympia School District.
In what neighborhood is Touchstone located?
Touchstone is located in the North East neighborhood of Olympia, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in North East.
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