School Overview
Yelm High School, located at 1315 Yelm Ave. W in Yelm, Washington, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Yelm Community Schools district. As a comprehensive public high school, it acts as a central hub for the local community, providing a wide range of academic, vocational, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong focus on student development, blending rigorous core curriculum with diverse elective opportunities to support a broad student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Yelm High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding Thurston County community. The school maintains an active presence in regional athletics, performing arts, and various career-technical education (CTE) pathways, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in fields like agriculture, technology, and the trades. With a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, the school strives to uphold its institutional values while helping students navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood within the rapidly growing Yelm area.
1,693
Total Students
68.8
Full-Time Teachers
24.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yelm High School 12
Demographic Student Count
White1,000
Hispanic341
Black40
Asian35
Two or More201
American Indian32
Pacific Islander30
  • White
    1,000 (59.6%)
  • Hispanic
    341 (20.3%)
  • Two or More
    201 (12.0%)
  • Black
    40 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    35 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    32 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    30 (1.8%)
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: Yelm School District
Phone: (360)458-7777
Website: http://yelmhs.ycs.wednet.edu/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 556
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 171
Grades Taught
Grade 9 450
Grade 10 422
Grade 11 425
Grade 12 396

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Yelm High School 12
Grade Student Count
Grade 9450
Grade 10422
Grade 11425
Grade 12396
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Yelm High School 12
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female77846%
Male90153.2%
Not Specified140.8%