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School Comparison

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
vs.
Tumwater High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
Tumwater High School
  • Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) reported a higher students per counselor than Tumwater High School (1446:1 vs. 334.8:1).
  • Tumwater High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) (171 vs. 42).
  • Tumwater High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) (31 vs. 8).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Tumwater High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) (171 vs. 42).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Tumwater High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) (16 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) reported a higher students per counselor than Tumwater High School (1446:1 vs. 334.8:1).

Reported Only at Tumwater High School

2 metrics were reported by Tumwater High School. Comparable data for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G) is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
328
Dual enrollment
289

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
$12,739.25
Tumwater High School
$16,374.09
Local revenue share
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
8.6%
Tumwater High School
30.9%
State revenue share
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
80%
Tumwater High School
64.7%
Federal revenue share
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
11.5%
Tumwater High School
4.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (WACA-G)
12.9%
Tumwater High School
37.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Thurston County
$93,985
Thurston County
$93,985
Poverty rate
Thurston County
9.7%
Thurston County
9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Thurston County
37.2%
Thurston County
37.2%
Unemployment rate
Thurston County
4.6%
Thurston County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.