Rainier Senior High School

Summary:

Rainier Senior High School is a public high school serving 246 students in grades 9-12 in Rainier, Washington, part of the Rainier School District, which is ranked 69 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Rainier Senior High School consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores, with 73.02% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.63%. In math, the school scored 32.26% proficient or better, higher than the state average of 41.68%. The school also excels in science, with 54.84% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 49.73%. Rainier Senior High maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 95.2%, significantly higher than the state average, and has a relatively low dropout rate ranging from 1.8% to 7.6% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby high schools like Olympia High School and Tumwater High School, Rainier Senior High School performs well academically, with higher test scores and graduation rates. However, some nearby schools, like Olympia High School, have a more diverse student population and higher overall academic performance. Rainier Senior High School's student-teacher ratio of 16.4 is lower than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 308 2nd St W
       Rainier, WA  98576-0098


(360) 446-2205

District: Rainier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,112 Help


Feeder schools for Rainier Senior High School:

Elementary:    Rainier Elementary School
Middle:    Rainier Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rainier Senior High School ranks better than 68% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rainier Senior High School 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 (84.3%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rainier Senior High School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rainier Senior High School is $17,112.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rainier Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rainier Senior High School 140th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Rainier Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rainier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rainier School District 69th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rainier Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Rainier Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.26 120th 390 69.2%
2005 64.01 152nd 394 61.4%
2006 56.85 197th 395 50.1%
2007 76.01 81st 399 79.7%
2008 60.94 169th 396 57.3%
2009 49.52 234th 402 41.8%
2010 59.02 197th 423 53.4%
2011 44.99 247th 440 43.9%
2012 51.80 232nd 450 48.4%
2013 52.30 247th 454 45.6%
2015 76.26 63rd 341 81.5%
2016 49.94 180th 306 41.2%
2017 65.67 114th 301 62.1%
2018 83.94 31st 315 90.2%
2019 72.64 97th 417 76.7%
2021 64.36 130th 455 71.4%
2022 61.52 149th 434 65.7%
2023 69.51 111th 442 74.9%
2024 63.33 140th 437 68.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rainier Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.04 3rd 227 98.7%
2019 91.41 12th 344 96.5%
2021 79.99 34th 392 91.3%
2022 80.01 48th 370 87.0%
2023 85.56 28th 362 92.3%
2024 61.96 108th 356 69.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rainier Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.50 17th 243 93.0%
2019 62.07 127th 358 64.5%
2021 72.22 75th 390 80.8%
2022 48.59 181st 368 50.8%
2023 64.64 111th 357 68.9%
2024 52.28 158th 347 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rainier Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.65 60th 254 76.4%
2019 71.38 84th 355 76.3%
2021 56.80 146th 395 63.0%
2022 68.05 111th 363 69.4%
2023 70.37 83rd 358 76.8%
2024 66.34 110th 362 69.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rainier Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.33 128th 278 54.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rainier Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.32 120th 382 68.6%
2021 51.58 179th 413 56.7%
2022 46.58 213th 390 45.4%
2023 66.19 109th 379 71.2%
2024 57.27 149th 374 60.2%
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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 Rainier Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 3 1 6 9 n/a n/a 0 309
1989 296 0 0 8 11 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 289 2 0 10 11 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 258 1 0 14 7 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 263 2 0 10 9 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 290 3 5 10 9 n/a n/a 0 317
1994 316 3 9 13 11 n/a n/a 0 352
1995 374 4 6 12 8 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 374 4 6 12 8 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 383 9 6 14 10 n/a n/a 0 422
1998 384 9 8 24 15 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 342 7 11 16 16 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 287 5 4 14 10 n/a n/a 0 320
2001 287 2 4 10 7 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 312 2 4 14 7 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 312 2 4 14 7 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 285 2 4 12 7 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 302 2 2 13 10 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 300 2 2 13 6 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 279 5 5 17 5 n/a n/a 1 312
2008 299 5 6 16 8 n/a n/a 4 338
2009 511 11 9 34 10 n/a n/a 7 582
2010 291 9 6 19 9 n/a n/a 5 339
2011 308 5 0 6 4 1 9 0 333
2012 259 7 1 10 4 0 7 0 288
2013 233 6 1 14 5 0 5 0 264
2014 234 8 3 15 5 0 6 0 271
2015 236 4 2 21 4 0 5 0 272
2016 249 2 2 19 4 0 10 0 286
2017 220 1 3 20 2 0 18 0 264
2018 202 0 2 23 2 0 22 0 251
2019 191 0 2 21 1 0 21 0 236
2020 180 1 3 27 0 0 26 0 237
2021 181 1 2 30 0 1 27 0 242
2022 182 0 4 36 4 0 18 0 244
2023 190 0 5 28 1 3 19 0 246
2024 225 0 2 22 2 3 13 0 267

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 Rainier Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 18.0 17.1 0
1989 315 18.0 17.5 n/a
1990 312 18.2 17.1 0
1991 280 18.0 15.5 n/a
1992 284 18.0 15.7 n/a
1993 317 18.9 16.8 n/a
1994 352 20.0 17.6 n/a
1995 404 20.6 19.6 n/a
1996 404 20.6 19.6 n/a
1997 422 21.5 19.6 n/a
1998 440 23.5 18.7 n/a
1999 392 23.7 16.5 n/a
2000 320 25.8 12.4 n/a
2001 310 23.4 13.2 n/a
2002 339 22.4 15.1 48.4
2003 339 22.4 15.1 48.4
2004 310 21.0 14.8 50
2005 329 20.8 15.8 47.7
2006 323 22.2 14.5 35.3
2007 312 20.2 15.4 28.9
2008 338 20.5 16.5 27.8
2009 582 22.6 25.8 18.8
2010 339 21.7 15.6 35.3
2011 333 21.2 15.6 35.7
2012 288 15.9 18.0 36.8
2013 264 15.2 17.3 45.1
2014 271 n/a n/a 53.1
2015 272 16.0 17.0 47.1
2016 286 16.0 17.8 44.8
2017 264 16.1 16.3 40.9
2018 251 15.3 16.3 43.8
2019 236 14.8 15.9 40.3
2020 237 12.8 18.5 43.9
2021 242 13.4 18.0 44.6
2022 244 15.4 15.8 41.8
2023 246 15.0 16.4 45.9
2024 267 15.0 17.8 50.6

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 Rainier Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 18.0 17.1 0
1989 315 18.0 17.5 n/a
1990 312 18.2 17.1 0
1991 280 18.0 15.5 n/a
1992 284 18.0 15.7 n/a
1993 317 18.9 16.8 n/a
1994 352 20.0 17.6 n/a
1995 404 20.6 19.6 n/a
1996 404 20.6 19.6 n/a
1997 422 21.5 19.6 n/a
1998 440 23.5 18.7 n/a
1999 392 23.7 16.5 n/a
2000 320 25.8 12.4 n/a
2001 310 23.4 13.2 n/a
2002 339 22.4 15.1 48.4
2003 339 22.4 15.1 48.4
2004 310 21.0 14.8 50
2005 329 20.8 15.8 47.7
2006 323 22.2 14.5 35.3
2007 312 20.2 15.4 28.9
2008 338 20.5 16.5 27.8
2009 582 22.6 25.8 18.8
2010 339 21.7 15.6 35.3
2011 333 21.2 15.6 35.7
2012 288 15.9 18.0 36.8
2013 264 15.2 17.3 45.1
2014 271 n/a n/a 53.1
2015 272 16.0 17.0 47.1
2016 286 16.0 17.8 44.8
2017 264 16.1 16.3 40.9
2018 251 15.3 16.3 43.8
2019 236 14.8 15.9 40.3
2020 237 12.8 18.5 43.9
2021 242 13.4 18.0 44.6
2022 244 15.4 15.8 41.8
2023 246 15.0 16.4 45.9
2024 267 15.0 17.8 50.6

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

Rainier Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201979.8%0.4%0.8%6.2%95.5%95.5%95.5%93.4%95.9%95.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rainier Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $410 (2.5%) $15,954 (97.5%) $16,364
2020 $48 (0.5%) $10,588 (99.5%) $10,636
2021 $510 (3.5%) $13,980 (96.5%) $14,489
2022 $1,359 (7.9%) $15,752 (92.1%) $17,112

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rainier Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 417 High schoolsRanks 111th of 442 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rainier Senior High School)82.963.8
 19.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Rainier School District)82.963.8
 19.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Rainier Senior High School)43.942.4
 1.5%
   10th Grade Math (Rainier School District)43.942.4
 1.5%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Rainier Senior High School)63.964.7
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (Rainier School District)63.964.7
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rainier Senior High School)82.963.8
 19.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rainier School District)54.851.8
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Rainier Senior High School)43.942.4
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Rainier School District)47.346.5
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Rainier Senior High School)63.964.7
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Rainier School District)53.149.5
 3.6%
   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 Students236246
 4.2%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander03
White191190
 0.5%
Two or More Races2119
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%45.9%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rainier Senior High School

Rainier Senior High School ranks 140th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rainier Senior High School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Rainier Senior High School.

Rainier Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rainier Elementary School
Middle : Rainier 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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