THORP ELEM & JR SR HIGH SCHOOL

Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High is a Title I public school that is part of the Thorp School District school district, located in THORP, WA with about 175 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 18 teachers, Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Thorp School District is a small, rural public school system located in the Kittitas Valley of Washington State. Serving a tight-knit community, the district operates a combined campus—Thorp Elementary and Junior/Senior High School—that provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Due to its size, the school is known for a personalized educational environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and close, long-term relationships with faculty and staff.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, family-like atmosphere where academic achievement and extracurricular participation are encouraged. As a rural institution, it serves as a central hub for the local community, often focusing on practical, community-based learning while preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce. By combining the elementary and secondary levels on one site, Thorp maintains a cohesive educational culture that emphasizes continuity and student development throughout their entire K–12 journey.

For more information, contact Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High at (509) 964-2107 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.