Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

New rankings! SchoolDigger recently updated its Washington rankings with newly released test scores for the 2025-26 school year.

Be the first to know when we post new rankings!

Rainier Senior High School

Q: Is Rainier Senior High School a good school?

Rainier Senior High School ranks 95 th of 396 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

95^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 396 Washington High Schools

Better than 76% of Washington high schools

Summary

Rainier Senior High School is a small public school serving 283 students in grades 9–12 in the rural community of Rainier, Washington. Part of the Rainier School District, the school ranks 95th out of 396 Washington high schools, placing it in the 76th percentile statewide and earning four stars. Its 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio is favorable compared with nearby traditional high schools, while 49.47% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–2025, indicating a relatively high level of economic need.

Rainier’s strongest academic areas are English language arts and science. In 2025–2026, 67.19% of students were proficient in ELA—above the state’s 52.81%—and 63.75% were proficient in science, more than 12 points above the state and higher than every nearby comprehensive high school except Olympia High School. Rainier’s ELA result trails Tumwater High School and Olympia but exceeds results at Yelm High School 12, Timberline High School, and Tenino High School. Math is the clearest area for improvement: proficiency was 36.36%, below the statewide all-grades result, although it was higher than results at River Ridge High School, Timberline, Tenino, and Yelm.

The school’s overall ranking improved substantially from about 140th in the previous two years. Science also rebounded from 52.46% to 63.75%, while ELA declined from its recent high of 73.02% but remains strong. Rainier’s latest available school-specific graduation rate was 95.0% in 2022–2023; newer school-level graduation and dropout figures were not provided, so current outcomes cannot be confirmed. Its low-socioeconomic-status subgroup ranked in the 83rd percentile statewide, suggesting particularly effective support for students facing economic challenges. Overall, Rainier appears to be a strong small-school option, with notable advantages in science, ELA, student support, and school size, alongside a need to strengthen mathematics.

283

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,730

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

308 2nd St W
Rainier, WA 98576-0098

(360) 446-2205

District: Rainier School District

Feeder schools for Rainier Senior High School:

Elementary:	Rainier Elementary School
Middle:	Rainier Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Two or more races:

7.4%

See top rated Washington high schools

Compare Rainier Senior High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (56% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Washington high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg47%

Washington avg48%

95^th of 396

Washington public high schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 35 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Washington High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

68^th of 238Rainier School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	73.1	95 of 396	76.0%	★★★★☆
2025	62.4	141 of 438	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.3	140 of 437	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	111 of 442	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	61.5	149 of 434	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.4	130 of 455	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	97 of 417	76.7%	★★★★☆
2018	83.9	31 of 315	90.2%	★★★★★
2017	65.7	114 of 301	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.9	180 of 306	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	76.3	63 of 341	81.5%	★★★★☆
2013	52.3	247 of 454	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.8	232 of 450	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.0	247 of 440	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.0	197 of 423	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.5	234 of 402	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.9	169 of 396	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	76.0	81 of 399	79.7%	★★★★☆
2006	56.8	197 of 395	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.0	152 of 394	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.3	120 of 390	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	77.2	51 of 309	83.5%	★★★★☆
2025	49.3	164 of 350	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.3	158 of 347	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.6	111 of 357	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.6	181 of 368	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.2	75 of 390	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	62.1	127 of 358	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	86.5	17 of 243	93.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	50.3	128 of 278	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	55 of 325	83.1%	★★★★☆
2025	64.6	99 of 355	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	62.0	108 of 356	69.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.6	28 of 362	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	80.0	48 of 370	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.0	34 of 392	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.4	12 of 344	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	97.0	3 of 227	98.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	63.8	110 of 326	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.0	90 of 359	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	110 of 362	69.6%	★★★★☆
2023	70.4	83 of 358	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	111 of 363	69.4%	★★★★☆
2021	56.8	146 of 395	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.4	84 of 355	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.6	60 of 254	76.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	69.3	85 of 319	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	46.4	196 of 373	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.3	149 of 374	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.2	109 of 379	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	46.6	213 of 390	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.6	179 of 413	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.3	120 of 382	68.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)83rd percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile+7 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)66th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2021)54th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts67%+14 vs state

Science64%+13 vs state

Math36%-7 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Rainier Senior High School and help other families decide.

Rate Rainier Senior High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Rainier Senior High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)		SBAC Math (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rainier Senior High School	Public	9-12	308 2nd St W	Rainier	98576	Thurston County	Rainier School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 446-2205	283	16	18.1	49.5%	222 (78.4%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (11.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.4%)	73.1	95^th of 396 public high schools	76.0%		62.4	141^st of 438 public high schools	67.8%	46	63.8	63.8	67.2	67.2	36.4	36.4	$17,730	$359	$17,371
Yelm High School 12	Public	9-12	1315 West Yelm Avenue	Yelm	98597	Thurston County	Yelm School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 458-7777	1,693	69	24.6	42.9%	1,000 (59.1%)	40 (2.4%)	341 (20.1%)	35 (2.1%)	32 (1.9%)	30 (1.8%)	201 (11.9%)	61.1	142^nd of 396 public high schools	64.1%		46.2	227^th of 438 public high schools	48.2%	85	53.7	53.7	63.3	63.3	31.4	31.4	$17,431	$622	$16,808
Yelm Extension School	Public	9-12	107 First Street North	Yelm	98597	Thurston County	Yelm School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 458-6223	116	4	29.0	56.0%	73 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (19.0%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	1 (0.9%)	16 (13.8%)	19.7	332^nd of 396 public high schools	16.2%		9.2	414^th of 438 public high schools	5.5%	82	33.3	33.3	38.5	38.5			$11,198	$106	$11,092
Tenino High School	Public	9-12	500 West Second Ave	Tenino	98589	Thurston County	Tenino School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 264-3500	383	18	20.7	45.4%	293 (76.5%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (15.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)	44.1	217^th of 396 public high schools	45.2%		57.1	176^th of 438 public high schools	59.8%	41	55.6	55.6	50.0	50.0	19.6	19.6	$17,997	$703	$17,294
Timberline High School	Public	9-12	6120 Mullen Rd SE	Lacey	98503	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(360) 412-4860	1,401	66	21.0	40.9%	640 (45.7%)	80 (5.7%)	305 (21.8%)	88 (6.3%)	10 (0.7%)	57 (4.1%)	210 (15.0%)	53.5	175^th of 396 public high schools	55.8%		45.2	233^rd of 438 public high schools	46.8%	58	43.7	43.7	72.1	72.1	24.5	24.5	$16,429	$550	$15,879
River Ridge High School	Public	9-12	350 River Ridge Drive SE	Lacey	98513	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(360) 412-4820	1,547	77	20.1	46.9%	532 (34.4%)	99 (6.4%)	425 (27.5%)	174 (11.2%)	32 (2.1%)	48 (3.1%)	231 (14.9%)	53.1	178^th of 396 public high schools	55.1%		40	264^th of 438 public high schools	39.7%	86	42.0	42.0	65.9	65.9	30.6	30.6	$16,528	$729	$15,800
New Market Skills Center	Public	11-12	7299 New Market Street SW	Tumwater	98501	Thurston County	Tumwater School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 570-4500	86	2	50.5	15.1%	47 (54.7%)	4 (4.7%)	16 (18.6%)	2 (2.3%)	2 (2.3%)	3 (3.5%)	12 (14.0%)								(n/a)							$16,979	$393	$16,586
Cascadia High School	Public	8-12	7299 New Market St SW Bldg E	Tumwater	98512	Thurston County	Tumwater School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 709-7760	134	6	23.0	56.0%	89 (66.4%)	5 (3.7%)	22 (16.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	16 (11.9%)	6	388^th of 396 public high schools	2.0%		13.6	392^nd of 438 public high schools	10.5%	4	24.5	24.5	12.5	12.5			$14,063	$274	$13,789
New Market High School	Public	10-12	7299 New Market Street SW	Tumwater	98501	Thurston County	Tumwater School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 570-4500	61	2	30.5	34.4%	42 (68.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	1 (1.6%)	4 (6.6%)								(n/a)							$14,439	$274	$14,166
Tumwater High School	Public	9-12	700 Israel Road	Tumwater	98501	Thurston County	Tumwater School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 709-7600	1,117	52	21.3	30.6%	779 (69.7%)	33 (3.0%)	171 (15.3%)	28 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	98 (8.8%)	78.9	65^th of 396 public high schools	83.6%		60.6	147^th of 438 public high schools	66.4%	82	53.7	53.7	80.1	80.1	43.6	43.6	$16,050	$274	$15,776

Frequently Asked Questions about Rainier Senior High School

What schools feed into Rainier Senior High School?

Rainier Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rainier Elementary School
Middle : Rainier Middle School

Is Rainier Senior High School a good school?

Rainier Senior High School ranks 95^th of 396 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rainier Senior High School?

Students at Rainier Senior High School are 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Rainier Senior High School in?

Rainier School District

How many students attend Rainier Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 283 students attended Rainier Senior High School.

Rate Rainier Senior High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WAWashington High School Rankings

WAWashington District Rankings

Schools in Rainier, WA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Rainier Senior High School!

Latest Washington data All new data »

2025–26 SBAC & WCAS test scoresSep 10, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 8, 2026

2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2024–25 SBAC & WCAS test scoresSep 10, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.