A G WEST BLACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
A G West Black Hills High School is a public high school that is part of the Tumwater School District school district, located in Tumwater, WA with about 906 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, A G West Black Hills High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
A.G. West Black Hills High School, located in Tumwater, Washington, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As part of the Tumwater School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. The campus is known for its "Wolves" school spirit and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and career and technical education programs.
Beyond academics, Black Hills High School emphasizes the development of the whole student by fostering a supportive community environment. The school offers a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which encourage active participation and leadership among the student body. By balancing high educational standards with a variety of enrichment activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded learning experience that readies students for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.
For more information, contact A G West Black Hills High School at (360) 709-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
A G WEST BLACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Tumwater, WA with about 906 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tumwater School District
- Total Students:
- 906
- Teachers:
- 41.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 906 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending A G WEST BLACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.