North Thurston High School

North Thurston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 Sleater Kinney Rd NE,  Lacey, WA
North Thurston Public Schools
3.6
3.3
1,412 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Rood
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
58.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
32.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
48.3%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
285:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.3%
White
43.8%
Hispanic
24.2%
Two or more races
13%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%
Black
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 292 Students
Washington State University 246 Students
Central Washington University 150 Students
Western Washington University 144 Students
South Puget Sound Community College 131 Students
Saint Martin's University 111 Students
Seattle University 99 Students
University of Oregon 96 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 89 Students
Eastern Washington University 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 75 Students
Business 60 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 29 Students
Education 27 Students
Arts 25 Students
Engineering 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 193 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
5/15/2025
North Thurston High School is a fine high school, however, it is not outstanding or exceptional in any way. Although it has a great and diverse student body with quality faculty, it does not stand out compared to any other school in terms of academics, athletics, or activities.
4.0 Senior
11/11/2024
I would like to start out with the best parts of North Thurston Highschool and that is I transfered to North Thurston my Junior year and I was really scared and that was until I met my english Teacher Mr.Dickinson and he is the teacher that made me fall in love with English I had hated english all the way up until my junior year. He always find a way to make learning fun even shakesphere. Another thing I love about North Thurston is just everyone there I have never had so many friends I now always have plans with my friends and I just love it. I really feel like my friends and my teachers and coaches have really helped me find my best self they have really helped me become the best Ashley that I can be. All of the extra circulars I am in are the following North Thurston Unified Interact club North Thurston Leadership and ASB I am the ASB President Deca VP of Career Development FBLA Stuff I want to improve at NTHS I'm currently getting bullied by fellow ASB memebers.
4.0 Senior
10/18/2024
as a senior at North high school it is a good school but like any other school there are flaws some of them being the lack resources until you get to your Junior year they kind of let you in on what resources are there but other than that it is a very nice diverse and different kind of high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/21/2024
Great school with many AP class choices. Some really great teachers at this school as well.
1.0 student
6/18/2024
When coming into the year as a sophomore most of my teachers where rude, and disrespectful. They wouldn't woulnt help me when i needed help. Apparently u cant ask questions without then making u feel stupid. This is why im alredy in the process of switching schools
5.0 parent
1/14/2021
This is a beautiful new school. Great place for the kids to learn.
4.0 student
3/17/2017
I would give it a five start but some teachers teach in a way leaning towards one political way not an independent

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North Thurston High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lacey, WA and is served by the North Thurston Public Schools in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,412 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. North Thurston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $549,267. Discover additional schools in the area, like Envision Career Academy, Avanti High School, Northwest Christian High School, and more. Learn more about what Lacey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Thurston High School.

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