Enrollment
1,117
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tumwater, WA
Tumwater High School
Federal NCES profile for Tumwater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530910001544
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tumwater High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tumwater High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tumwater High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tumwater High School
Tumwater High School is a large high school in Tumwater, Washington, enrolling 1,117 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,117 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #121, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Tumwater School District spends $15,498 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tumwater's high schools, it stands alongside A G West Black Hills High School (753 students): Tumwater High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Tumwater School District also operates George Bush Middle School (762 students) and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students) alongside Tumwater High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tumwater High School compares
Tumwater High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,117
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Tumwater High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tumwater School District, which includes Tumwater High School.
$15,498
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 62.2%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tumwater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bush Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Olympia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tumwater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Tumwater
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
A G West Black Hills High School
Standard public school
753 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement Program
Alternative education program
344 students
New Market Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
86 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
New Market High School
Alternative education program
61 students 61:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tumwater High School
How many students attend Tumwater High School?
Tumwater High School has 1,117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tumwater, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumwater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumwater High School is 22.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tumwater High School?
22.8% of students at Tumwater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tumwater High School?
The largest demographic group at Tumwater High School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tumwater High School?
Tumwater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tumwater High School rank among high schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tumwater on the city page.
Is Tumwater High School a good school?
Tumwater High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Tumwater High School, Tumwater School District also operates George Bush Middle School (762 students), A G West Black Hills High School (753 students), and Tumwater Middle School (665 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.
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