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#1997 of 2,228 schools in WA

A G West Black Hills High School

High School · Tumwater School District · Tumwater, WA

A Tumwater School District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7741 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

  • Math 25% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation18.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$16,374
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at A G West Black Hills High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
80%
2022
ELA
77%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where A G West Black Hills High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,278/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tumwater), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,738

Median home value

$438,800

Median rent

$1,655/mo

College educated

36.5%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cascadia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.38–121.6 mi116Compare →
New Market High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.410–121.6 mi55Compare →
New Market Skills CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–121.6 mi13Compare →
Tumwater High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.6 mi1,139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tumwater School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#12 of 12
District spending per student
$16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

A G West Black Hills High School is listed in Tumwater School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About A G West Black Hills High School

A G West Black Hills High School is a public high school in Tumwater, WA, part of Tumwater School District, serving approximately 792 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,997 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about A G West Black Hills High School

What grades does A G West Black Hills High School serve?

A G West Black Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend A G West Black Hills High School?

A G West Black Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A G West Black Hills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at A G West Black Hills High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A G West Black Hills High School rank in WA?

A G West Black Hills High School ranks #1,997 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is A G West Black Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

A G West Black Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A G West Black Hills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A G West Black Hills High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is A G West Black Hills High School a charter school?

No, A G West Black Hills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A G West Black Hills High School a Title I school?

No, A G West Black Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A G West Black Hills High School?

33.1% of students at A G West Black Hills High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
792
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Thurston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
Area population (ZIP 98512)
31,291
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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