Tumwater High School

Tumwater High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Israel Rd SW,  Tumwater, WA
Tumwater School District
3.9
3.6
1,139 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Seaman
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
53.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
40.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
50.7%
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
371:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
68.7%
Hispanic
15.7%
Two or more races
10.1%
Black
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS For Athletes 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.
Washington State University 240 Students
University of Washington 221 Students
Western Washington University 151 Students
Central Washington University 143 Students
South Puget Sound Community College 105 Students
Eastern Washington University 104 Students
Oregon State University 92 Students
Seattle University 89 Students
University of Oregon 85 Students
Boise State University 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 100 Students
Biology 73 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students
Education 24 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
English 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 245 Reviews
2.0 Senior
3/14/2025
THS was a pretty mid school, but there wasnt much diversity and nobody cared about anything other than football. and a lot of teachers and staff only liked the football kids
4.0 Senior
12/10/2024
Tumwater High School is a wonderful place that I encourage people to come and visit. The best part of Tumwater is the caring adults in the building and the school spirt that the students and staff bring to the school. This is a valuable asset that makes kids enjoy there time here. Some challenging aspects here are the class choices and student participation. I would love to see more students getting involved with the school helping us to keep building up on the tumwater spirit.
5.0 Senior
8/15/2024
In my few years here at Tumwater high school I have both loved and disliked my experiences. But make no mistakes, I have absolutely no regrets. In Tumwater I have found people who are just as passionate about my hobbies and life goals as I am. Those people have helped my gain the confidence needed to go out and find my purpose and work for what I need to accomplish those goals. However, I have also met people whose only goal is to make me suffer. But those people have given me lessons that I may also apply to my goals and to the rest of the world in general. I have grown into a better person through great triumphs, and low hardships. all of these helped make me who I am today, and I am truly grateful to Tumwater high school. The only aspect I wish to really change is the food quality, it is not so good. :)
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 15 Reviews
1.0 other
6/5/2025
This school has a reputation for great athletics. However, the sportsmanship demonstrated in the community is lacking. They publicly make fun of and shame members of the LGBTQ community.
5.0 parent
7/25/2024
A really great school with teachers who communicate to us every week.
1.0 parent
11/29/2022
I spent two school years at Tumwater High School, my junior and senior years, and it was not a nice time in my life, in fact, one of my most disappointing times. Besides the purpose of only getting an education and leaving, I went through rejection and discrimination by most of the students in this...
5.0 parent
9/8/2019
Excellent teachers, caring, approachable. Receptive to parent feedback. Listen to students and individualize their approach to each student which is more than I expected from them but have been pleasantly surprised. Great leadership. Several varsity and JV sports , a great football team and fun Frid...

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Tumwater High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tumwater, WA and is served by the Tumwater School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,139 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Tumwater High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $360,671. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pacific Northwest Connections Academy, Tumwater Virtual Academy, New Market Skills Center, and more. Learn more about what Tumwater has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tumwater High School.

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