Yelm High School 12
1,693 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,000 |
| Hispanic | 341 |
| Black | 40 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More | 201 |
| American Indian | 32 |
| Pacific Islander | 30 |
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White1,000 (59.6%)
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Hispanic341 (20.3%)
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Two or More201 (12.0%)
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Black40 (2.4%)
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Asian35 (2.1%)
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American Indian32 (1.9%)
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Pacific Islander30 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 450 |
| Grade 10 | 422 |
| Grade 11 | 425 |
| Grade 12 | 396 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 778 | 46% |
| Male | 901 | 53.2% |
| Not Specified | 14 | 0.8% |
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