School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,378
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
64.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
82th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555.5
North Thurston High School: 1,378 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
21.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about North Thurston High School
North Thurston High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lacey. It is one of 24 current school records connected to North Thurston Public Schools. NCES reports 1,378 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.7%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking North Thurston High School
- 1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.56
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42%
- Hispanic26.7%
- Black4.4%
- Asian9.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.6%
- Multiracial13.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
11 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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