Thurston High School

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Thurston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
333 58th St,  Springfield, OR
Springfield School District
3.5
4.0
1,300 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
580
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
51.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
73.9%
State Average
44%
Science
43.6%
State Average
40.5%
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
310:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.5%
White
73.9%
Hispanic
17%
Two or more races
5.7%
Native American
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 Oregon 327 Students
Oregon State University 290 Students
Lane Community College 202 Students
Portland State University 129 Students
Oregon Institute of Technology 94 Students
Western Oregon University 90 Students
University of Portland 71 Students
Bushnell University 64 Students
Southern Oregon University 59 Students
Pacific University Oregon 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Biology 54 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Education 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Journalism 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 207 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/28/2024
It is a really good school. They focus more on sports than academics most times. All in all though, we do have good academics as well, with many dual enrollment courses offered.
4.0 Senior
10/17/2024
I have had a great experience with the admin of Thurston high school and they have been super helpful. I have a few favorite teachers that are always there for me and help me through everything
5.0 Senior
9/21/2024
It's tight-knit but not cliquey. Most teachers and admin love being here. Bullying and harassment are less of an issue than in bigger schools, and there is a diverse mix of people from in and out of town.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
4.0 student
3/6/2025
THS is a grate school overall but there is a bit of a problem with bulling and one of the geo Teachers should not be working there but overall THS has been an amazing school for me. GO COLTS!!!!
4.0 other
1/8/2011
I am 2003 Graduate of thurston High School and found it to be a great experience for me. Teachers such as Paul Halupa and Kevin Rowan (though Mr. Rowan is, I believe, no longer there) impacted and changed my life. The teachers, coaches and administration really cared about us as a student body and p...

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Thurston High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, OR and is served by the Springfield School District in Oregon. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,300 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Thurston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $471,121. Discover additional schools in the area, like Emerald Christian Academy, Network Charter School, Creswell Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thurston High School.

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