North Thurston High School

600 Sleater Kinney Rd NE
Lacey, WA 98506

1,440 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Thurston High School, located in Lacey, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the North Thurston Public Schools district. As one of the area’s oldest and largest secondary institutions, it is known for a strong commitment to both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, North Thurston High School cultivates a vibrant campus culture characterized by its "Ram" pride. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which help foster a sense of community and school spirit. The school benefits from its central location in Lacey, utilizing its proximity to community resources to support student growth, and it maintains a focus on inclusivity and student well-being to ensure that all members of the student body have the support they need to thrive.

1,440

Total Students

71.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Thurston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	630
Hispanic	348
Black	54
Asian	153
Two or More	187
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	44

White
630 (44.0 %)
Hispanic
348 (24.3 %)
Two or More
187 (13.1 %)
Asian
153 (10.7 %)
Black
54 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
44 (3.1 %)
American Indian
15 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Thurston Public Schools
Phone:	(360)412-4800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	156

* 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 9 335

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 338

Grade 12 369

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Thurston High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	335
Grade 10	398
Grade 11	338
Grade 12	369

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Thurston High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	681	47.3%
Male	750	52.1%
Not Specified	9	0.6%

High School 9th - 12th