Rainier High School (Washington)

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Rainier High School, located in Rainier, Washington, provides instruction for approximately 300 students in grades 9-12 with a dedicated staff of 20 full time and part time instructors. Curriculum offerings include a basic core curriculum and opportunities to prepare for college, trade school or immediate employment. The school was named a 2007 Washington State School of Distinction. Its mascot is the Mountaineer and the colors are orange and black.

The district is one of six Thurston County districts providing K - 12 education. Rainier School District's enrollment of 980 students makes it the smallest in Thurston County. However, no school exceeds the pride, community support and dedication to quality education as provided at Rainier.

The town and community of Rainier has a long, rich history. In early years the timber industry served as the dominant economic base for the community. The timber industry continues to serve as one employment base, however, many state, federal, Fort Lewis and McChord Air Base employees now reside in the community. This brings together a healthy and diversified background of residents who cooperatively bring about the best for the school system.


History:

In 1974, the 42 year-old high school was destroyed by a fire.

In 1996, Rainier was recognized as one of the top 100 schools located in affordable communities across our nation. Money Magazine reviewed research based upon student SAT scores, standardized tests, the cost of housing and access to urban centers in over 16,600 schools nationwide. Rainier was one of two schools in Washington to be selected and rank first in the state as the best value in education for its patrons.



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