Tumwater High School in Tumwater, WA

At a glance

Reported students

1,117

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

52.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington high enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

428.5

Tumwater High School: 1,117 reported students.

State peer staffing position

68th percentile

21.4:1 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: 1,145
Teachers (FTE): 53.83
Student–teacher ratio: 21.3:1

What the reported data says about Tumwater High School

Tumwater 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 1,117 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.3%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. 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 Tumwater High School

1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.25 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 3.42 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.7%
Students with disabilities: 9.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 30.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3.42
Nurses (FTE): 1.8
Psychologists (FTE): 6.48
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

White69.7%
Hispanic15.3%
Black3%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial8.8%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

A G West Black Hills High School

High · Grades 09–12

753 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

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Public schools near Tumwater 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
New Market Skills Center High · Tumwater School District	11–12	86	0.3 mi
Cascadia High School High · Tumwater School District	08–12	134	0.3 mi
New Market High School High · Tumwater School District	10–12	61	0.3 mi
ESD 113 Consortium Reengagement Program High · Capital Region ESD 113	11–12	344	0.6 mi
A G West Black Hills High School High · Tumwater School District	09–12	753	1.6 mi
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E High · Tumwater School District	06–12	5	2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Tumwater High School

What grades does Tumwater High School serve?

Tumwater 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 Tumwater High School?

Tumwater High School reported 1,117 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,145 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Tumwater High School?

The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 1,117 students and 52.25 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 Tumwater High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Tumwater 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 Tumwater High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

30.6% 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 Tumwater High School in?

Tumwater 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 Tumwater High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Market Skills Center (0.3 mi), Cascadia High School (0.3 mi), New Market High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.