North Thurston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

600 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Lacey, WA

Pleasant Glade Neighborhood

North Thurston Public Schools

3.6

3.3

1,412 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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%

Academics

B+

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.43

Reading Proficiency

74%

Math Proficiency

39%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

21:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

5.6%

College Prep

Average SAT

1200

Math

600

Verbal

600

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

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

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

School Rankings

#56 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington

Source: Niche

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 294 Students

Washington State University 245 Students

Central Washington University 151 Students

Western Washington University 147 Students

South Puget Sound Community College 130 Students

Saint Martin's University 113 Students

Seattle University 99 Students

University of Oregon 95 Students

University of Washington - Tacoma 95 Students

University of Puget Sound 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Biology 76 Students

Business 61 Students

Psychology 60 Students

Nursing 58 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students

Computer Science 36 Students

Mechanical Engineering 28 Students

Education 25 Students

Engineering 24 Students

Arts 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Junior

2/21/2025

Overall Thurston has gave me the opportunity to be apart of a lot of things that has help me create friendships and a sense of community. Their classes aren't always easy to get through but they help me build my work ethic overall. all and all if your gonna go here you have to be ready to put in the hard work & get stressed but overall power through and get a good grade. you will make friends and if you don't you will at-least have a sense of community with any extracurricular activity etc that you join I believe I have I've been in drama club , poetry club and so much more and have had a lot of fun doing it I also have started taking ap classes which are really preparing me for college so Thurston isn't always easy or always ideal but it has potential

4.0 Freshman

1/30/2025

The best part about North Thurston High School is that the school encourages students to succeed. They strongly suggest clubs and give us time during school to go to clubs. They push us to do sports and competitions in order for us to succeed. Teachers also seem to care a lot about the student's well being. The worst part about my experience at North Thurston High School is probably the portion of hateful people. Many students are nice but about half of the students tend to make fun of those who are deemed as different. I would like to see a little more encouragement to being kind.

4.0 Junior

6/29/2023

I only had 1 class at North Thurston, so I can't say much about the school. But for those of you who play a string instrument, the orchestra teacher is excellent.

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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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1 in Attendance Zone

$525,000 Price

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List Price Range

$450K - $815K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$543,632

Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Average Household Income

$110,490

% of College Grads

36.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,061 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

47.6%

Homes for Sale

$550,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,676 Sq Ft

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New 5 days ago

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(360) 889-5196

$685,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,790 Sq Ft

4335 Dudley Dr NE

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(360) 996-1846

$799,000

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3.5 Baths
3,421 Sq Ft

2303 Park View St NE

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Ioannis Piliaris

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(360) 523-7895

$550,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,873 Sq Ft

2413 Mookie Ln NE
New 17 days ago

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Paul Klenk

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(360) 300-4517

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,288 Sq Ft

3700 14th Ave SE
Unit 9

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Christel Osterstrom

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(360) 530-9794

$499,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,956 Sq Ft

4830 Beverly Dr NE

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(360) 564-7952

$1,100,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,299 Sq Ft

5007 Foxtrail Dr NE
New 3 days ago

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$2,650,000

23 Beds
15 Baths
12,424 Sq Ft

1608 Ruddell Rd SE
New 3 days ago

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2.5 Baths
2,189 Sq Ft

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New 3 days ago

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$429,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,032 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,033 Sq Ft

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New 3 days ago

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2.5 Baths
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Homes for Rent

$1,685 - $2,160 per month

Toscana Apartment Homes
Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
540+ Sq Ft

6979 Birdseye Ave NE
Lacey, WA

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$1,995 per month

2 Beds
700 Sq Ft

1905 Judd St SE
Lacey, WA

This adorable single-family home in a very friendly neighborhood, has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, family room, kitchen, and dining area, Kitchen appliances include: refrigerator, stove / oven and dishwasher. Laundry space with hookups for washer and dryer (washer/dryer not provided). This is the perfec...

Sarah Morris Van Dorm Realty, Inc

$1,495 - $2,150 per month

Arrow Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
517+ Sq Ft

7415 Hawks Prairie Rd NE
Lacey, WA

Arrow's cozy, residential location in Lacey offers both a sense of seclusion and community connectivity, with various everyday conveniences just a short distance away. From dining and shopping to beautiful waterfront parks, woodland hikes, and extensive nature preserves, you'll have access to everyt...

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2 Beds
1.5 Baths

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Lacey, WA

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The Elowen
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
658+ Sq Ft

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Lacey, WA

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Switchback
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
763+ Sq Ft

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Britton Place
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1-2 Baths
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The Dakota
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
786+ Sq Ft

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Lacey, WA

Home should feel comfortable, it should feel spacious, and it should be a place you are proud to gather with friends. At The Dakota Apartments in Lacey, your home is here. Our light-filled interiors provide an intelligent spin on comfortable living. Warm tones couple with stylish details that take l...

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Bellwether Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
543+ Sq Ft

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Hearthstone Place
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1-2 Baths
531+ Sq Ft

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The Tilden
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
769+ Sq Ft

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Lacey, WA

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Karlo Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
745+ Sq Ft

8811 31st Ave NE
Lacey, WA

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Envision Career Academy

9th to 12th
Public

Avanti High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Northwest Christian High School

9th to 12th
Private

B+

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Washington Thurston County Lacey 98506 Pleasant Glade

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $543,632. 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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