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Rainier Senior High School

Rainier School District · Thurston County · 308 2nd St W, Rainier, WA 98576.0

(360)446-2205

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8/10
#78
Rank 78 out of 378
Top 20%
English Language Arts8/10 · #99 · 76th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #101 · 74th percentile
Science9/10 · #57 · 86th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Rainier Senior High School sits in the small, tight-knit town of Rainier, tucked into the rural stretch of Thurston County between Olympia and the Cowlitz County line — the kind of place where Friday night football still means something and teachers know students by name. The school punches well above its size, landing in the top quarter statewide with particularly strong science scores, making it a solid fit for families who want a genuine small-town upbringing without sacrificing academic quality. If you're drawn to a slower pace, a close community, and a school where your kid won't get lost in the crowd, Rainier is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

84 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
71 (85%)
Other
13 (15%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged47 (56%)
Students with Disabilities17 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

291
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
15.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
14.2
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

95%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

4
AP Courses
offered
9.8%
AP Participation
of students
24
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #530 · 9th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.