South Sound High School ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(19-20)7%
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
8%
Hispanic
(19-20)26%
24%
Black
(19-20)4%
5%
White
(19-20)48%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)2%
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
8%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Sound High School?
The graduation rate of South Sound High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Sound High School?
185 students attend South Sound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Sound High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does South Sound High School offer ?
South Sound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Sound High School part of?
South Sound High School is part of North Thurston Public Schools.
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