Tumwater High School
Tumwater, WA · Tumwater School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
53rd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 88%· Stable
700 Israel Road, Tumwater, WA 98501
(360)709-7600NCES ID 530910001544Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Tumwater High School 53rd of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2019 to 88th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 274 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,139 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 69.1% | ▼ 16.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 15.8% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 9.8% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $555K in zip 98501 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 Tumwater High School
- #357Cascadia High SchoolTumwater School District · 0.3 mi away357th of 437
ELA 33% ▼47 · Math 11% ▼30Compare - –New Market High SchoolTumwater School District · 0.3 mi awayCompare
- –ESD 113 Consortium Reengagement ProgramESD 113 acting as a school district · 0.6 mi awayCompare
- #70A G West Black Hills High SchoolTumwater School District · 1.6 mi away70th of 437
ELA 73% ▼7 · Math 39% ▼2Compare - –Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West ETumwater School District · 2.5 mi awayCompare
- #45Olympia High SchoolOlympia School District · 2.7 mi away45th of 437
ELA 76% ▼4 · Math 51% ▲10Compare - #98Avanti High SchoolOlympia School District · 4.2 mi away98th of 437
ELA 71% ▼9 · Math 32% ▼9Compare - #89Capital High SchoolOlympia School District · 4.5 mi away89th of 437
ELA 68% ▼12 · Math 40% ▼1Compare
What school district is Tumwater High School in?
Tumwater High School is part of the Tumwater School District district in Tumwater, Washington.
Is Tumwater High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tumwater High School 53rd of 437 Washington high schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tumwater High School?
White 69%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 10%, Black 3% (1,139 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tumwater High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98501 is $555K 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.