A.G. West Black Hills High School is a public secondary school in Tumwater, Washington, United States, serving grades 9–12 in Thurston County. A part of the Tumwater School District, BHHS serves approximately 1,000 students each year.
Serving 792 students in grades 9-12, A G West Black Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A G West Black Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
A G West Black Hills High School's student population of 792 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Blue, Red, Navy Blue
School Rankings
A G West Black Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A G West Black Hills High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A G West Black Hills High School's ranking?
A G West Black Hills High School is ranked #680 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are A G West Black Hills High School often compared to?
A G West Black Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tumwater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of A G West Black Hills High School?
The graduation rate of A G West Black Hills High School is 94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend A G West Black Hills High School?
792 students attend A G West Black Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of A G West Black Hills High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A G West Black Hills High School?
A G West Black Hills High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does A G West Black Hills High School offer ?
A G West Black Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A G West Black Hills High School part of?
A G West Black Hills High School is part of Tumwater School District.
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