Tumwater High School

1,117 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tumwater High School, located at 700 Israel Road in Tumwater, Washington, is a cornerstone of the Tumwater School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment while maintaining a rigorous academic focus. The campus typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. Tumwater High School has a long-standing tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and student leadership organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and student engagement. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the school emphasizes both personal growth and civic responsibility, aiming to graduate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

1,117

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tumwater High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	779
Hispanic	171
Black	33
Asian	28
Two or More	98
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
779 (69.7%)
Hispanic
171 (15.3%)
Two or More
98 (8.8%)
Black
33 (3.0%)
Asian
28 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tumwater School District
Phone:	(360)709-7600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 9 273

Grade 10 294

Grade 11 294

Grade 12 256