Yelm High School 12
Reported Enrollment
1,634
students
District
Yelm School District
County Context Score
48/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
PO Box 476, Yelm, WA, 98597
School District
Yelm School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 531014001716
- District ID
- 5310140
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,634 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Yelm High School 12 is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Thurston County has 84 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Yelm High School 12 tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Yelm School District, Thurston County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Yelm High School 12. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Yelm School District.
1,634 students
Yelm High School 12 reports 1,634 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 20 other high schools in Thurston County with enrollment data, 19 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 257 students.
21 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 268 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
Yelm School District lists 6 primary, 2 middle, 2 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
2
High
2
Other
0
Nearby context inside Yelm School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Yelm High School 12 a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Yelm School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Yelm High School 12?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Yelm High School 12 data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Yelm High School 12 with nearby schools?
Yelm High School 12 should be compared with 21 high schools in Thurston County, plus other schools in Yelm School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Yelm High School 12?
Before using Yelm High School 12 in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Yelm School District.
Part of Yelm School District
Yelm High School 12 is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,668 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
5,668
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Yelm Extension School9–12 · HighListed only
- Mill Pond Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- McKenna ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Southworth ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Yelm Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Yelm Prairie ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Fort Stevens ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lackamas ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Ridgeline Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
River Ridge High School
North Thurston High School
Olympia High School
Timberline High School
Capital High School
Thurston County Schools
County Context Score
48/100
County-level composite across 84 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.