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Tumbler Ridge Secondary
About
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School is located at 180 Southgate, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0. The school’s mission is “to develop skills, nurture personal growth, and encourage life long learning in a supportive and respectful environment.” TRSS is a Grade 7–12 school (about 160 students) and highlights its strong sense of community, personal attention, flexible timetables, and unique learning experiences.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River South)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-12
Phone: 250 242-4227
Email: stacie_gruntman@sd59.bc.ca
Principal: Stacie Gruntman
Programs and Services
Student support / family support The Tumbler Ridge Family Support Program provides flexible services to families connected to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School (and Tumbler Ridge Elementary), in partnership with the school and community agencies. Supports include individual service planning, help with conflict/crisis management, goal-focused plans, parenting education/programming, advocacy, and connecting families to community resources. Families can contact the school to access the program. Mental health support The school/district notes that, following a community tragedy, a space at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre has been made available for the school community to connect, with mental health professionals present to provide support. Career education / trades exposure The district announced a Mobile Trades Training Unit arriving for Tumbler Ridge Secondary School for the remainder of the school year. Extracurricular activities and student groups The school notes that students can access extracurricular opportunities including athletics, Student Voice, and the GSA, and that all students are welcome to participate in school clubs.
School Culture and Expectations
TRSS emphasizes a supportive and respectful environment focused on developing skills, nurturing personal growth, and encouraging lifelong learning. The school also highlights a close-knit community where staff and students build strong relationships, and it invites student participation in clubs and extracurriculars. The site also promotes safe and caring school communities through the district’s Erase bullying-prevention/reporting resources.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Families can subscribe to bus notifications via email or text through the district system. The district provides a school bus information line (250-782-1061) and a bus garage phone number (250-782-2106); in the Chetwynd area, families are directed to contact Standard Bus (250-788-2415). Bus delays (20+ minutes) or cancellations are announced via the phone line and local radio stations (CJDC radio, Peace FM, Big Country radio).
Location
Site: www.sd59.bc.ca/schools/tumbler-ridge-secondary
Phone: 250 242-4227
Address: 180 Southgate, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0
Tumbler Ridge Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Tumbler Ridge Secondary
39.39
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 39 - above the district average of 37, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 37
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
46.81
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 47 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
49.03
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 49 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.67
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 32 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 42, numeracy is 37, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while numeracy is lowest at 37.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 39.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
57.83
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 13 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.75
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
63.55
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2023/2024, Civic Engagement is 58, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 64.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 64, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 58.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
57.58
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 2 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
69.24
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 8 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
40.94
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 13 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2023/2024, Community Support is 58, Facilities and Personnel is 69, and Learning Resources is 41.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 69, while Learning Resources is lowest at 41.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 15 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
57.07
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
66.93
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
62.14
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2023/2024, Relationships is 67 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 67, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.99
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 11 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.