Tumwater High School

Tumwater High School is filled with many strong and talented teachers that make sure that their students understand the material. A few exceptions here and there, but overall any average or hardworking student should be able to graduate with a adequate grasp of the material they have learned over the past four years. Another great policy implemented in 2009 was CORE/FLEX. This policy forces students with any grades below a "C" to use a 30-minute passing period to catch up on their homework. On the surface, it sounds harsh, but with it Tumwater has effectively decreased the number of failing students. However, a crippling flaw of Tumwater is its lack of diversity, both ethnically and spiritually. There a very few minorities here, and almost everyone is a Christian. The political environment is very conservative. The school (or district) doesn't seem to know its priorities when it comes to spending money, as the Performing Arts Center is, quite frankly, pathetic. The indoor theater itself makes the school look underfunded. The majority of the computers found here are frustratingly slow, and clearly need to be replaced. Aesthetically, Tumwater High School looks very aged.
--Submitted by a student

We are new to the public school system having home schooled most of the kids school life. Kids are 10th and 11th graders. We are a military family and live on base and selected THS and attend as "out of district". THS is a pleasant atmosphere for learning and the kids are excelling. They have good academics. The kids are in AP classes and honors. A really rigorous schedule. They also participate in Choir, and drama, which are excellent performances. I'm very pleased about THS. BTW, THS are the State Champs in AA Football. Hoorah!
--Submitted by a parent

I am shocked to see all of the negative posts on here! I graduated spring of 2010 and was very happy with the school. I was new my freshman year and it was not hard at all to make friends. If you are shy play a fall sport to meet people. The administration was great, most of the teachers were also good. NOT a lot of drugs (compared to other schools in the area). Great school.
--Submitted by a student

this school is worse than black hills so if you get into high school and you want your kids to go to tumwater dont because it is not a good school and it is full of drugs and stuff and a very bad place to go lots of bad people (go to black hills)
--Submitted by a student

this school if your new you dont make alot of friends very fast (unlike black hills) and the sports system you loose alot during every kind of sport
--Submitted by a student

I am a student at Tumwater, and i hate it. Do not send your child here. It's very hard to fit in, and unless you are a star athlete and popular, the staff does not give a care about you! There is hardly any diversity between the students, and if you are different in any way they make fun of you and are not accepting.
--Submitted by a student

I personally love love love THS! Great school spirit!! Awsome Music prgram. Great athletic department. The most winningest school. Great staff the principal and AP scott seaman and Brian Hardcastle are great.ive really connected with the Triple H! only downfault is that there is not a wide diversity of students..As a minority it is sometimes awkward
--Submitted by a student

Tumwater has an amazing stuff and awesome principal. Scott Seaman relates well with the students, parents and staff which is highly unusual for a principal.
--Submitted by a parent

Tumwater High School is an absolutely amazing school. The teachers and staff know every student, and take the time to learn about them and build relationships. The educational programs feature wonderful teachers in all classes and levels, but especially outstanding teachers in the honors and AP classes.
--Submitted by a student

Tumwater has an awsome staff that really cares about the students!
--Submitted by a student