Yelm High School 12
Yelm, WA · Yelm School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Town, fringe
164th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
1315 Yelm Ave. W, Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-7777NCES ID 531014001716Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Yelm High School 12 164th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 403 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,677 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 61.0% | ▼ 18.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 18.2% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 11.9% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.0% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. 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 $491K in zip 98597 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 Yelm High School 12
- #356Yelm Extension SchoolYelm School District · 1.1 mi away356th of 437
ELA 28% ▼33 · Math 17% ▼12Compare - #96Rainier Senior High SchoolRainier School District · 5.4 mi away96th of 437
ELA 67% ▲6 · Math 37% ▲8Compare - #188Timberline High SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 9.2 mi away188th of 437
ELA 61% = · Math 24% ▼5Compare - #217River Ridge High SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 9.4 mi away217th of 437
ELA 58% ▼3 · Math 22% ▼7Compare - #310Envision Career AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 11.7 mi away310th of 437
ELA 46% ▼15 · Math 9% ▼20Compare - #146North Thurston High SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 12 mi away146th of 437
ELA 64% ▲3 · Math 30% ▲1Compare - #293Challenger High SchoolBethel School District · 13.4 mi away293rd of 437
ELA 44% ▼17 · Math 15% ▼14Compare - –Acceleration AcademyBethel School District · 14.1 mi awayCompare
What school district is Yelm High School 12 in?
Yelm High School 12 is part of the Yelm School District district in Yelm, Washington.
Is Yelm High School 12 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Yelm High School 12 164th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Yelm High School 12?
White 61%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 12%, American Indian 2% (1,677 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Yelm High School 12 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98597 is $491K 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.