Yelm High School 12

Summary:

Yelm High School 12 is a public high school serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12 in Yelm, Washington, which is part of the Yelm School District. While the school has a relatively diverse student population, it has faced challenges with declining graduation rates, increasing dropout rates, and underperformance on standardized tests compared to state and district averages.

Yelm High School 12 stands out for its diverse student body, with 61.2% White, 17.87% Hispanic, and 11.87% two or more races. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Hispanic and multi-racial students performing below the state average. The school's 4-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 96.1% in 2019-2020 to 84.8% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has increased from 2.0% in 2019-2020 to 8.3% in 2022-2023, higher than nearby schools like Rainier Senior High School (3.1%) and Timberline High School (5.1%).

Academically, Yelm High School 12 has consistently underperformed the state and district averages in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Math proficiency for both 10th grade and all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th grade SBAC/ELA proficiency was 60.44% compared to the state average of 66.2%. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $9,738 in 2019-2020 to $16,448 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Rainier Senior High School and Olympia High School, Yelm High School 12 has room for improvement in areas such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1315 Yelm Ave. W
       Yelm, WA  98597-8612


(360) 458-7777

District: Yelm School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,448 Help


Feeder schools for Yelm High School 12:

Elementary:    Fort Stevens Elementary
    Lackamas Elementary
    McKenna Elementary
    Mill Pond Elementary School
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Middle:    Ridgeline Middle School
    Yelm Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  1,634

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Two or more races:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Yelm High School 12 ranks worse than 53.8% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Yelm High School 12 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), Hispanic (17.9%), two or more races (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yelm High School 12 is 20.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yelm High School 12 is $16,448.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yelm High School 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Yelm High School 12 235th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Yelm High School 12 in the ranking list.)

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Yelm School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yelm School District 125th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yelm High School 12

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Rank History for all students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.96 235th 390 39.7%
2005 57.72 187th 394 52.5%
2006 58.63 185th 395 53.2%
2007 59.49 183rd 399 54.1%
2008 62.11 160th 396 59.6%
2009 65.41 150th 402 62.7%
2010 53.42 218th 423 48.5%
2011 50.63 218th 440 50.5%
2012 51.96 230th 450 48.9%
2013 61.84 171st 454 62.3%
2015 65.52 98th 341 71.3%
2016 51.25 174th 306 43.1%
2017 61.74 128th 301 57.5%
2018 50.88 182nd 315 42.2%
2019 44.85 243rd 417 41.7%
2021 42.02 255th 455 44.0%
2022 34.75 296th 434 31.8%
2023 48.55 218th 442 50.7%
2024 45.27 235th 437 46.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.13 115th 163 29.4%
2021 22.41 167th 195 14.4%
2022 11.46 169th 179 5.6%
2023 17.86 147th 166 11.4%
2024 17.55 141st 161 12.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.40 119th 128 7.0%
2021 22.39 181st 212 14.6%
2022 24.86 105th 130 19.2%
2023 36.99 63rd 110 42.7%
2024 33.85 69th 110 37.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.43 108th 227 52.4%
2019 51.31 159th 344 53.8%
2021 43.85 214th 392 45.4%
2022 29.14 276th 370 25.4%
2023 39.23 218th 362 39.8%
2024 28.95 270th 356 24.2%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.19 22nd 27 18.5%
2024 31.09 19th 24 20.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.43 238th 358 33.5%
2021 40.43 228th 390 41.5%
2022 24.67 291st 368 20.9%
2023 45.17 193rd 357 45.9%
2024 37.89 222nd 347 36.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.53 15th 31 51.6%
2021 45.50 27th 47 42.6%
2022 25.13 31st 38 18.4%
2023 47.63 16th 31 48.4%
2024 43.41 24th 34 29.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.26 185th 355 47.9%
2021 41.20 220th 395 44.3%
2022 37.85 228th 363 37.2%
2023 46.17 193rd 358 46.1%
2024 45.79 196th 362 45.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.85 104th 136 23.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.55 63rd 89 29.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.60 126th 241 47.7%
2021 52.42 121st 278 56.5%
2022 34.67 170th 261 34.9%
2023 43.67 130th 249 47.8%
2024 39.84 141st 248 43.1%
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Rank History for White students at Yelm High School 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.03 166th 222 25.2%
2019 38.99 251st 382 34.3%
2021 35.15 273rd 413 33.9%
2022 30.04 298th 390 23.6%
2023 44.32 216th 379 43.0%
2024 44.73 211th 374 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Yelm High School 12

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 855 4 9 18 38 n/a n/a 0 924
1989 810 3 12 19 44 n/a n/a 0 888
1990 796 3 17 23 38 n/a n/a 0 877
1991 781 9 17 27 44 n/a n/a 0 878
1992 860 12 21 27 44 n/a n/a 0 964
1993 856 13 24 20 38 n/a n/a 0 951
1994 882 16 23 21 43 n/a n/a 0 985
1995 989 16 28 36 47 n/a n/a 0 1116
1996 989 16 28 36 47 n/a n/a 0 1116
1997 1006 20 28 44 52 n/a n/a 0 1150
1998 1029 25 34 56 39 n/a n/a 0 1183
1999 1060 24 36 63 37 n/a n/a 0 1220
2000 1079 29 45 66 34 n/a n/a 0 1253
2001 1136 26 41 49 37 n/a n/a 0 1289
2002 1213 22 48 58 27 n/a n/a 0 1368
2003 1213 22 48 58 27 n/a n/a 0 1368
2004 1269 29 56 52 41 n/a n/a 0 1447
2005 1301 25 56 51 59 n/a n/a 1 1493
2006 1294 28 50 77 62 n/a n/a 18 1529
2007 947 26 36 66 54 n/a n/a 23 1152
2008 970 29 40 75 58 n/a n/a 35 1207
2009 969 34 44 66 48 n/a n/a 57 1218
2010 943 35 49 78 51 n/a n/a 54 1210
2011 956 33 25 97 36 14 45 0 1206
2012 954 32 23 105 23 10 62 0 1209
2013 998 20 18 101 19 5 66 0 1227
2014 981 23 21 122 18 8 87 0 1260
2015 988 22 19 142 14 9 90 0 1284
2016 912 27 24 163 14 13 90 0 1243
2017 897 23 21 154 11 16 115 0 1237
2018 1176 34 26 234 18 18 173 0 1679
2019 1130 21 16 245 21 19 167 0 1619
2020 1100 23 24 260 30 25 185 2 1649
2021 1030 24 29 251 36 28 179 2 1579
2022 1027 26 33 282 30 31 185 3 1617
2023 1000 27 43 292 35 28 194 15 1634

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yelm High School 12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 44.0 21.0 0
1989 888 45.0 19.7 n/a
1990 877 45.4 19.3 0
1991 878 42.4 20.7 n/a
1992 964 44.2 21.8 n/a
1993 951 48.2 19.7 n/a
1994 985 51.0 19.3 n/a
1995 1116 55.7 20.0 n/a
1996 1116 55.7 20.0 n/a
1997 1150 58.5 19.7 n/a
1998 1183 59.7 19.8 n/a
1999 1220 58.3 20.9 n/a
2000 1253 60.5 20.7 n/a
2001 1289 66.3 19.4 n/a
2002 1368 68.8 19.9 30.5
2003 1368 68.8 19.9 30.5
2004 1447 71.0 20.4 31.2
2005 1493 70.8 21.1 32.2
2006 1529 77.7 19.7 35.5
2007 1152 64.0 18.0 34.3
2008 1207 62.3 19.4 34.6
2009 1218 63.3 19.2 30.7
2010 1210 55.9 21.6 32.8
2011 1206 55.5 21.7 34.2
2012 1209 56.0 21.5 37.5
2013 1227 55.8 21.9 39.9
2014 1260 n/a n/a 41.9
2015 1284 58.0 22.1 41.2
2016 1243 59.0 21.0 39.7
2017 1237 62.6 19.7 37.5
2018 1679 79.8 21.0 37.3
2019 1619 79.0 20.4 36.9
2020 1649 76.0 21.6 38
2021 1579 74.8 21.1 40.7
2022 1617 77.5 20.8 43.3
2023 1634 79.0 20.6 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yelm High School 12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 44.0 21.0 0
1989 888 45.0 19.7 n/a
1990 877 45.4 19.3 0
1991 878 42.4 20.7 n/a
1992 964 44.2 21.8 n/a
1993 951 48.2 19.7 n/a
1994 985 51.0 19.3 n/a
1995 1116 55.7 20.0 n/a
1996 1116 55.7 20.0 n/a
1997 1150 58.5 19.7 n/a
1998 1183 59.7 19.8 n/a
1999 1220 58.3 20.9 n/a
2000 1253 60.5 20.7 n/a
2001 1289 66.3 19.4 n/a
2002 1368 68.8 19.9 30.5
2003 1368 68.8 19.9 30.5
2004 1447 71.0 20.4 31.2
2005 1493 70.8 21.1 32.2
2006 1529 77.7 19.7 35.5
2007 1152 64.0 18.0 34.3
2008 1207 62.3 19.4 34.6
2009 1218 63.3 19.2 30.7
2010 1210 55.9 21.6 32.8
2011 1206 55.5 21.7 34.2
2012 1209 56.0 21.5 37.5
2013 1227 55.8 21.9 39.9
2014 1260 n/a n/a 41.9
2015 1284 58.0 22.1 41.2
2016 1243 59.0 21.0 39.7
2017 1237 62.6 19.7 37.5
2018 1679 79.8 21.0 37.3
2019 1619 79.0 20.4 36.9
2020 1649 76.0 21.6 38
2021 1579 74.8 21.1 40.7
2022 1617 77.5 20.8 43.3
2023 1634 79.0 20.6 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Yelm High School 12

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.1%0.6%1.5%4.1%96.8%96.1%96.8%95.3%96.5%96.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Yelm High School 12

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $605 (4.7%) $12,236 (95.3%) $12,840
2020 $560 (5.8%) $9,178 (94.2%) $9,738
2021 $509 (3.4%) $14,522 (96.6%) $15,031
2022 $1,448 (8.8%) $15,000 (91.2%) $16,448

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yelm High School 12

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 417 High schoolsRanks 218th of 442 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Yelm High School 12)7263.4
 8.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Yelm School District)70.462.7
 7.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Yelm High School 12)34.223.5
 10.8%
   10th Grade Math (Yelm School District)32.922.2
 10.8%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Yelm High School 12)42.854
 11.2%
   11th Grade Science (Yelm School District)41.451.7
 10.3%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Yelm High School 12)7263.4
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Yelm School District)59.652.6
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Yelm High School 12)34.223.5
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Yelm School District)4840.8
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Yelm High School 12)42.854
 11.2%
   All Grades Science (Yelm School District)50.548.6
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16191634
 0.9%
African American2127
 28.6%
American Indian2135
 66.7%
Asian1643
 168.8%
Hispanic245292
 19.2%
Pacific Islander1928
 47.4%
White11301000
 11.5%
Two or More Races167194
 16.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.9%45%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Yelm High School 12

Yelm High School 12 ranks 235th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,634 students attended Yelm High School 12.

Students at Yelm High School 12 are 61% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

Yelm High School 12 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Stevens Elementary
Elementary : Lackamas Elementary
Elementary : McKenna Elementary
Elementary : Mill Pond Elementary School
Elementary : Southworth Elementary
Elementary : Yelm Prairie Elementary
Middle : Ridgeline Middle School
Middle : Yelm Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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