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Cascadia High School

7299 New Market St SW Bldg E, Tumwater, WA 98512 · (360) 709-7760 · Thurston County
GRADES 08–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL134 STUDENTS
Enrollment
134
High
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.5:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
75 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 10
22
Grade 11
44
Grade 12
68
Student demographics
White
8966%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
2216%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 27%
Black
54%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Two+
1612%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 9%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7153%
Female
6347%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
33.3%
own-school result
Math
11.4%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
134
+10 (+8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
was 30.2:1
% White
66%
was 78%
% Hispanic
16%
was 8%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cascadia High School

Cascadia High School is one of the minimally staffed four-year high schools in Tumwater, Washington, part of Tumwater School District, with 134 students on its rolls from grades 8 through 12. That puts it 77% leaner than the typical public school in Washington, which averages around 573 students.

Tumwater School District runs 14 schools in total, collectively educating 6,350 students. Cascadia High School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Cascadia High School records that 66% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder reads as 16% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 4% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 23.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. About 56% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Thurston County (around 43%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the surrounding community, Thurston County reports that median household earnings sit near $96,563, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Cascadia High School is one of 86 public schools in Thurston County (combined enrollment of about 44,412 students).

The closest other public school is New Market Skills Center, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a high-density site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cascadia High School has climbed 8%, going from 124 students in 2018 to 134 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 78% to 66% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 30.2:1 in 2018 to 23.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Cascadia High School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Thurston County at a glance

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Population
299,067
Census ACS
Median income
$96,563
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
86
44,412 students

Quick facts

School name
Cascadia High School
District
Tumwater School District
Address
7299 New Market St SW Bldg E, Tumwater, WA 98512
Phone
(360) 709-7760
County
Thurston County
Level
High
Grade range
08–12
Total enrollment
134
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
23.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
75 (56%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
530910002688
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Cascadia High School
What is the total enrollment at Cascadia High School?
Cascadia High School enrolls approximately 134 students in grades 08-12.
Is Cascadia High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cascadia High School is a high school covering grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascadia High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cascadia High School is approximately 23.0:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Cascadia High School?
Student demographics at Cascadia High School are roughly 66% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Cascadia High School in?
Cascadia High School is part of Tumwater School District.
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