Serving 1,111 students in grades 9-12, Tumwater High School ranks in the top 30% 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 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tumwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tumwater High School's student population of 1,111 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tumwater 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 Tumwater High School is 0.49, 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
#625 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tumwater High School's ranking?
Tumwater High School is ranked #625 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tumwater High School often compared to?
Tumwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A G West Black Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tumwater High School?
The graduation rate of Tumwater High School is 97%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tumwater High School?
1,111 students attend Tumwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tumwater High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumwater High School?
Tumwater High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tumwater High School offer ?
Tumwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tumwater High School part of?
Tumwater High School is part of Tumwater School District.
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