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#1596 of 2,228 schools in WA
River Ridge High School
High School · North Thurston Public Schools · Lacey, WA
A North Thurston Public Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 River Ridge Drive SE, Lacey, WA 98513
- Math 24% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at River Ridge High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Ridge 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lacey), 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
$108,270
Median home value
$443,300
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope John Paul II High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Northwest Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Envision Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Summit Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 365 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Thurston Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #20 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Ridge High School is listed in North Thurston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Ridge High School
River Ridge High School is a public high school in Lacey, WA, part of North Thurston Public Schools, serving approximately 1,524 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,596 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Ridge High School
What grades does River Ridge High School serve?
River Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Ridge High School rank in WA?
River Ridge High School ranks #1,596 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is River Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 River Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Ridge High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is River Ridge High School a charter school?
No, River Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, River Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Ridge High School?
47.4% of students at River Ridge 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
- 1,524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (360) 412-4820
- Area population (ZIP 98513)
- 37,953
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 98513; 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
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