Tenino High School

375 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tenino High School, located in the small, historic community of Tenino, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Tenino School District. The school is known for its tight-knit atmosphere, which reflects the rural and community-oriented values of the surrounding area. As a central fixture in the town, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering close relationships between students, staff, and families, aiming to provide a supportive environment that encourages both academic growth and personal development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tenino High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education programs, which are designed to prepare students for life after graduation. The school takes pride in its "Beaver" spirit, often participating in community events and maintaining strong ties with the local population. By combining traditional educational standards with a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Tenino High School strives to help its students become well-rounded, responsible members of the regional workforce and society.

375

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenino High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	43
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
311 (82.9 %)
Hispanic
43 (11.5 %)
Two or More
17 (4.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Tenino School District
Phone:	(360)264-3500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 90

Grade 10 99

Grade 11 99

Grade 12 87