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Timberline High School

Public | 9-12 | 1611 students

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Posted August 27, 2011

This school i was enrolled in was very good but they didn't have a good system to help students out that really struggled with academics but overall i liked this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 16, 2010

This school was horrible. The teachers screamed 24/7 and never taught us anything. I was constantly bullied, only for me to get in trouble. Not a accepting school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 20, 2008

i freaking love this school everyone is friendly and my family went to this school i feel very welcome as a freshman at Timberline! -Ailini Hood
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 23, 2008

I love this school.It makes it simple for me to learn and have a good time.Many might think that our scores are low.Thats not because of the teachers it is because of the student.I love the teachers and our curriculum.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 20, 2008

I was a homeschooled student coming into Timberline, and I could not imagine a more welcoming environment! I absolutely love it, and I hope any other students considering going here know that we are an intelligent and inclusive student body - there are no cliques.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 5, 2008

School is not interesting and boring. Site needs to be updated and they need to spend more attention on the needs around the school
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 11, 2008

I have two kids attending this school, and they are completely bored, not challenged in the classroom, and the school has weakest sports program. The teachers are not pushing college entrance and lack communication with the Parent's. They seem to rely on the Family Access Page as a means of keeping you informed. I am pulling them out this year, and regret ever being involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2007

We move around a lot and I think this is the best school i've ever been to! the teachers are friendly and the extracurricular activities are great!! the building itself doesn't look good but they're trying their best to make it better!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 30, 2005

Timberline High School is a great school and the best fr academics in North Thurston Public Schools. It has every sport imaginable for fall, Winter, and Spring. Activities are always going on and are highly recommended to students. Every Wednesday there is an activity period for clubs, sports, doing homework, or talking to friends. There are many art and music programs available as it is a required credit a student must take to graduate. All in all, this is a very good school especially for the area of Lacey.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 23, 2004

The school physically could use some improvement, but we have the most supportive, friendly teachers in the world and more extra-curricular clubs than I have ever seen in any school. I can't stress enough how much the teachers care about every student and their needs. They will become not just educators, but friends, to as many students as they can.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2004

An excellent school - especially in science - the best school in the county
—Submitted by a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
90%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
28%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

370 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
68%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
22%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
40%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Hispanic63%
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Special education40%
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

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Geometry

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic100%
Multiracial100%
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Low income92%
Not low income97%
Not special education96%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students35%
Female42%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
White40%
Low income36%
Not low income34%
Special education40%
Not special education34%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students68%
Female72%
Male65%
Black46%
Asian76%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial81%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income60%
Not low income71%
Special education25%
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students78%
Female75%
Male81%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income86%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students31%
Femalen/a
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Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
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Special educationn/a
Not special education31%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

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Geometry

All Students34%
Female32%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White41%
Low income38%
Not low income32%
Special educationn/a
Not special education37%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

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Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
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Whiten/a
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Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

377 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

385 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

390 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black82%
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income78%
Not low income89%
Special education36%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female97%
Male85%
Black85%
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income85%
Not low income93%
Special education64%
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 9%
Black 10% 6%
Hispanic 9% 16%
Native American 3% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A42%
Special education 9%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 0%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 21N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 79%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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6120 Mullen Rd SE
Lacey, WA 98503
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Phone: (360) 412-4860

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