At a glance
Reported students
753
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428.5
A G West Black Hills High School: 753 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
22.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 856
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
What the reported data says about A G West Black Hills High School
A G West Black Hills High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tumwater. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Tumwater School District. NCES reports 753 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 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.6:1, above 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking A G West Black Hills High School
- 1How do the reported 22.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black2.7%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial11.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tumwater School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tumwater High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,117 reported students
Cascadia High School
High · Grades 08–12
134 reported students
New Market Skills Center
High · Grades 11–12
86 reported students
New Market High School
High · Grades 10–12
61 reported students
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
George Bush Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
762 reported students
Public schools near A G West Black Hills High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School High · Tumwater School District | 09–12 | 1,117 | 1.6 mi |
| New Market Skills Center High · Tumwater School District | 11–12 | 86 | 1.6 mi |
| Cascadia High School High · Tumwater School District | 08–12 | 134 | 1.6 mi |
| New Market High School High · Tumwater School District | 10–12 | 61 | 1.6 mi |
| ESD 113 Consortium Reengagement Program High · Capital Region ESD 113 | 11–12 | 344 | 1.9 mi |
| Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E High · Tumwater School District | 06–12 | 5 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about A G West Black Hills High School
What grades does A G West Black Hills High School serve?
A G West Black Hills High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tumwater School District.
How many students attend A G West Black Hills High School?
A G West Black Hills High School reported 753 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 856 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at A G West Black Hills High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.6:1, based on 753 students and 33.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is A G West Black Hills High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
A G West Black Hills High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tumwater School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of A G West Black Hills High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is A G West Black Hills High School in?
A G West Black Hills High School is part of Tumwater School District, based in Tumwater, WA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near A G West Black Hills High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tumwater High School (1.6 mi), New Market Skills Center (1.6 mi), Cascadia High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.