How do these schools compare?
| Metric | River Ridge High School | Salish Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lacey, WA | Lacey, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,547 | 745 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.7% | 37.7% |
| 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 | River Ridge High School | Salish Middle 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 | River Ridge High School | Salish Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.5% | 40.6% |
| African American | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.6% | 25.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Multiracial | 15.0% | 16.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | River Ridge High School | Salish Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 309.4:1 | 372.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 24.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 30 | 61 |
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.