How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chinook Middle School | North Thurston High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lacey, WA | Lacey, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 746 | 1,378 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.0% | 36.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chinook Middle School | North Thurston High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,649 | $19,649 |
| District | North Thurston Public Schools | North Thurston Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chinook Middle School | North Thurston High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.6% | 42.2% |
| African American | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.0% | 26.8% |
| Asian | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | 13.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chinook Middle School | North Thurston High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 373:1 | 275.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 20.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 59 | 21 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.