For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 14,169 students in Thurston County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Thurston County, WA are Olympia High School, Capital High School and North Thurston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thurston County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Thurston County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Thurston County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tumwater High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Thurston County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,838 students
Rank: #22.
Capital High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2707 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #33.
North Thurston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,440 students
Rank: #44.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: K-12
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Tumwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Israel Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #66.
River Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 River Ridge Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,476 students
Rank: #77.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #88.
A G West Black Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7741 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #99.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rainier Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 2nd St W
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2205
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Timberline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6120 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #1212.
Tumwater Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #1313.
Rochester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19800 Carper Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #1414.
Tenino High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Second Ave
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3500
Tenino, WA 98589
(360) 264-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1515.
New Market High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1616.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Grades: K-12
| 367 students
Rank: #1717.
Yelm High School 12
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: #1818.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1919.
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #2020.
Cascadia High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market St Sw Bldg E
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Grades: 8-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6005 Tyee Dr. Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 464-6700
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 464-6700
Grades: 11-12
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
H.e.a.r.t. High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10140 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7299 New Market Street Sw
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-4500
Grades: 11-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Touchstone
Magnet School
2010 N Puget St
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Thurston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gravity Re-engagement School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6005 Tyee Dr Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: 1-12
| 866 students
South Sound High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Thurston County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Thurston County, WA include Olympia High School, Capital High School and North Thurston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thurston County?
24 public high schools are located in Thurston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thurston County?
Thurston County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Thurston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Thurston County include: Capital High School vs. Olympia High School, Olympia High School vs. Capital High School, River Ridge High School vs. Timberline High School
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