A
Very Good
86/100

North Thurston High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 600 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98506
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 77% · Math 48% proficient · 77th percentile in Washington
Graduation
B
86% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
1,412
Students
enrolled
21.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%77/100reading 78th percentile, math 77th percentile among Washington high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%63/10086% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+18 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency48% (+1 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate86% (+17 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%52%reading +5 pts, math +3 pts72nd percentile (list)
Hispanic67%32%reading +11 pts, math +8 pts68th percentile (list)
Asian75%65%reading -8 pts, math -2 pts47th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%45%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income62%37%reading +7 pts, math +12 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 Sleater Kinney Rd NE
City Lacey
ZIP Code 98506
District 5305850
NCES School ID 530585000869
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98506

Understanding the community around North Thurston High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,512
Per Capita Income $48,203
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.3%
High School or Higher 96.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $409,800
Median Rent $1,349
Owner-Occupied 67.4%
Renter-Occupied 32.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Thurston High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.1%
Hispanic/Latino 25.6%
Two or More Races 14.0%
Asian 9.8%
Black 4.5%
Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,412
Teachers (FTE) 66.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Thurston High School?
North Thurston High School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Thurston High School?
North Thurston High School has 1,412 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1.
What grades does North Thurston High School serve?
North Thurston High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Thurston High School receive per student?
North Thurston High School receives $19,649 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Thurston High School in 98506 ▼
Avg Home Value
$545,946
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,047
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
32.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026