Tumwater High School
Tumwater, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 709-7600
District: Tumwater School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1175 students • 19 students per teacher
Tumwater High School serves grades 9-12 in the Tumwater School District. It is among the few public high schools in Washington to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Tumwater High School is a public school in the Tumwater School District located in Tumwater, WA. The principal of Tumwater High School is Scott Seaman. As of 2014, the students are 79.8% White, non-Hispanic; 7.9% Hispanic; 7.9% Multiracial; 1.5% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.5% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.8% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.6% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 27.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. The ratio of students to teachers at Tumwater High School is 19:1.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 79.8% | 75.9% | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 9.7% | 21.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 2.6% | 7.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 27.6% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 1.4% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodsmuir | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olympia | WA | 3.8 mi | |
| 2 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 4.4 mi | |
| 3 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 14 mi | |
| 4 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 14.8 mi | |
| 5 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 22.2 mi | |
| 6 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 24.4 mi | |
| 7 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 27.9 mi | |
| 8 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 29.1 mi | |
| 9 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 29.3 mi | |
| 10 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 29.7 mi | |
| 11 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 30.4 mi | |
| 12 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 37.1 mi | |
| 13 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 37.8 mi | |
| 14 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 41.8 mi | |
| 15 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 42.7 mi | |
| 16 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 43.2 mi | |
| 17 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 45 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 45.5 mi | |
| 19 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 47.4 mi | |
| 20 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 48.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 4.5 mi | |
| 2 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 40.5 mi | |
| 3 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 46.6 mi | |
| 4 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 46.7 mi | |
| 5 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 47.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | 18 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 21.9 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 41.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 49.7 mi. |
