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North Thurston Public Schools

Washington · Public School District
24
Schools
15,119
Students
$19,649
Per-Pupil Spend
+37% nat'l
48.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.6%
Graduation Rate
+3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

North Thurston Public Schools is a public school district in Washington serving 15,119 students across 24 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,649 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aspire Middle School06–08301
Chinook Middle School06–08788
Komachin Middle School06–08643
Nisqually Middle School06–08831
Salish Middle School06–08735
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Envision Career Academy09–12122
North Thurston High School09–121,440
River Ridge High School09–121,476
Timberline High School09–121,404
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Summit VIrtual AcademyKG–12367
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,649+37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
30%
State
61.3%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal
8.3%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
15,119
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.6%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.6% graduation rate — 3.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,649 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
North Thurston Public Schools has 24 public schools, serving a total of 15,119 students.
What is the graduation rate for North Thurston Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North Thurston Public Schools spend per student?
North Thurston Public Schools spends $19,649 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North Thurston Public Schools?
48% of students in North Thurston Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North Thurston Public Schools?
No, North Thurston Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does North Thurston Public Schools serve?
North Thurston Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North Thurston Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in North Thurston Public Schools is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.