Thurston High School

www.springfield.k12.or.us/ths

1,215 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thurston High School, located in Springfield, Oregon, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is well-known for its mascot, the "Colt," and maintains a strong focus on fostering student engagement through a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. Its official digital portal, known as "ColtSpace," serves as a central hub for the school community, providing students, parents, and staff with essential resources, school news, and updates on district policies.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Springfield community, emphasizing a culture of school spirit and student involvement. By utilizing digital platforms like ColtSpace, Thurston High aims to keep stakeholders connected and informed, facilitating an environment that supports both academic growth and social development. Whether through its competitive sports teams or its various student-led clubs, Thurston High School remains committed to preparing its student body for success after graduation.

1,215

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	898
Hispanic	207
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	69
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	6

White
898 (74.1%)
Hispanic
207 (17.1%)
Two or More
69 (5.7%)
American Indian
17 (1.4%)
Asian
8 (0.7%)
Black
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Springfield SD 19
Phone:	(541)744-5000
Website:	http://www.springfield.k12.or.us/ths
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	795
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 342

Grade 10 322

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 253

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thurston High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	342
Grade 10	322
Grade 11	298
Grade 12	253

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thurston High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	565	46.5%
Male	647	53.3%
Not Specified	3	0.2%

High School 7th - 12th