WashingtonSchoolsRiver Ridge High School

River Ridge High School

PublicRegular
Lacey, Washington · North Thurston Public Schools
Students1,524enrolled
Hispanic22%of students
White2%of students
Black8%of students
Asian6%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,524
Grade Span9–12
Student:Teacher20.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch47%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

River Ridge High School has a diverse student body with significant representation from multiple demographic groups. American Indian / AN students make up the largest group at 43.0%.

1,524students
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino22.2%
Black / African American8.4%
Asian6.4%
American Indian / AN43.0%
Native Hawaiian / PI2.3%
Two or More15.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.