SOUTH SOUND HIGH SCHOOL

South Sound High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the North Thurston Public Schools school district, located in Lacey, WA with about 200 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, South Sound High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Sound High School, located in Lacey, Washington, is a specialized choice school within the North Thurston Public Schools district. It is designed to provide an alternative learning environment for students who may find traditional high school settings less effective for their academic or personal needs. The school focuses on fostering a smaller, supportive community where students can pursue their high school diplomas through a curriculum that emphasizes personalized attention, project-based learning, and a more flexible structure.

The school is noted for its emphasis on building strong, positive relationships between staff and students, creating an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and self-advocacy. By offering a different pedagogical approach than the larger comprehensive high schools in the district, South Sound High School helps students overcome barriers to graduation, encourages academic responsibility, and prepares them for life after high school, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact South Sound High School at (360) 412-4880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.