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Yelm High School 12

Yelm School District · Thurston County · 1315 Yelm Ave. W, Yelm, WA 98597.0

(360)458-7777

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6/10
#174
Rank 174 out of 378
Top 46%
English Language Arts7/10 · #150 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #177 · 53rd percentile
Science6/10 · #197 · 52nd percentile

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School Overview

Yelm High School sits in the small-town, semi-rural community of Yelm, tucked into the southeastern corner of Thurston County where the foothills of the Cascades begin to roll in. The school lands solidly in the middle of Washington's rankings, with English scores showing a bit more strength, and it tends to appeal to families who value a close-knit school environment over the hustle of a larger suburban district. Yelm itself has a strong military-connected population given its proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, making it a natural fit for military families looking for a stable, community-grounded school in a quieter corner of the South Sound.

Student Demographics

403 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
242 (60%)
Hispanic
80 (20%)
Multiple Races
46 (11%)
American Indian
12 (3%)
Other
23 (6%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged171 (42%)
Students with Disabilities40 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,716
Enrollment
75
Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
17.2
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

87.6%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.

10
AP Courses
offered
26.7%
AP Participation
of students
436
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 Programs3/10 · #432 · 26th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found