High Schools in North Thurston Public Schools

North Thurston Public Schools operates four high schools (grades 9-12) in the Lacey, Washington area, ranging from large traditional campuses to a smaller alternative program, with varied academic performance and student resources.

Among the traditional high schools, North Thurston High School stands out with the strongest academic results, ranking in the state's top third and exceeding state averages in English and Science, while also having the highest graduation rate among its peers at 88.2%. Timberline High School has the district's highest graduation rate (91.5%) but its state ranking dropped significantly this year, and River Ridge High School falls in the middle on most metrics. The smaller Envision Career Academy serves a different role as an alternative school with much lower proficiency rates but a more favorable student-teacher ratio.

Key insights for parents show a district strength in English Language Arts, with three schools above the state average, but a consistent weakness in math where all schools score below the state benchmark. Despite these academic variations, all traditional high schools in North Thurston Public Schools maintain graduation rates above the state average, indicating strong support for student completion. The performance differences between schools, such as North Thurston's academic lead despite similar funding to others, suggest that factors beyond just resources influence success.