About North Thurston

Welcome

Welcome to North Thurston High School!

We opened in 1955 and are a comprehensive high school that serves grades 9–12 in Olympia and Lacey, Washington. Our award-winning staff and programs give unique opportunities for students. Go Rams!

History and Alumni

Mission

North Thurston High School is a community of learners committed to individual excellence. We empower learners by fostering an environment that promotes intellectual and emotional growth. We believe in equity and unity while celebrating diversity. We are a safe and caring community where all strive to learn, grow, and achieve.

Get Involved

North Thurston values the strong support of our families, alumni, and community. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, tutoring, participating in events and field trips, helping in the classroom, and more.

Goals

Academic Gap Goals

Increase the percentage of Pacific Islander / Native Hawaiian students passing all classes from 52% in the fall of 2022 and 55% in the spring of 2023 to 70% each semester in the fall and spring of 2023-24.
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiians regular attenders for the 2022-23 school year were 25% in the fall and 21% in the spring. Our goal is to raise both Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiians to 35% for fall 2023 and spring of 2024.

School Improvement Plan

Read our Current Improvement Plan

Community Partners

NTPS helps strengthen relationships with our community through partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship. Want to know more about partnering your organization with an NTPS school?

Community Partnerships

North Thurston High School

North Thurston High School is proud to partner with Olympia Physical Therapy & Kelly Harrison, NW Home Experts!

Students, staff, and Hawks Prairie Physical Therapy representative pose with a banner.

Hawks Prairie Physical Therapy & Athletic Rehabilitation

https://olympiapt.com

Staff, students, and a NW Home Experts representative pose with a banner.

Kelly Harrison, Realtor
NW Home Experts

http://kelly.nwhomeexperts.com

Partnership PIELights

Our partners are helping out in all kinds of ways.

No post to display.

AESD (Association of Educational Service Districts) Accredited School 2023–2029

Grades Served

9–12

Building

Opened in 1955.

School Data

For enrollment, demographics, student performance, and other numbers, see our Washington State Report Card.

North Thurston Report Card

Survey Results

Learn what our community sees as North Thurston's greatest strengths and challenges as we plan for the future.

Family Survey Results

Student Survey Results

Logo Image

Logo Title

In This Section