River Ridge High School
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
217th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 50%▼ Declining
350 River Ridge Drive SE, Lacey, WA 98513
(360)412-4820NCES ID 530585001208Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks River Ridge High School 217th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 359 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,524 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1993, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.9% | 37.9% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 26.8% | ▲ 15.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 15.0% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Asian | 12.6% | 9.2% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 12.3% | 5.2% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.3% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1993. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $511K in zip 98513 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than River Ridge High School
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ELA 46% ▼12 · Math 9% ▼13Compare - #146North Thurston High SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.8 mi away146th of 437
ELA 64% ▲6 · Math 30% ▲8Compare - #188Timberline High SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 4 mi away188th of 437
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ELA 71% ▲13 · Math 32% ▲10Compare - #45Olympia High SchoolOlympia School District · 6.8 mi away45th of 437
ELA 76% ▲18 · Math 51% ▲29Compare - #89Capital High SchoolOlympia School District · 8.6 mi away89th of 437
ELA 68% ▲10 · Math 40% ▲18Compare - –ESD 113 Consortium Reengagement ProgramESD 113 acting as a school district · 8.8 mi awayCompare
What school district is River Ridge High School in?
River Ridge High School is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district in Lacey, Washington.
Is River Ridge High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks River Ridge High School 217th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of River Ridge High School?
White 38%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 9% (1,524 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near River Ridge High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98513 is $511K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.