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Dr. Dolores Silas High School

1202 N Orchard St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,114 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Dolores Silas High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dr. Dolores Silas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dr. Dolores Silas High School's student population of 1,114 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,114 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dr. Dolores Silas High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Dolores Silas High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#735 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dr. Dolores Silas High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dr. Dolores Silas High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dr. Dolores Silas High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. Dolores Silas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Dolores Silas High School's ranking?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is ranked #735 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Dr. Dolores Silas High School often compared to?
Dr. Dolores Silas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stadium High School, Foss High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
The graduation rate of Dr. Dolores Silas High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
1,114 students attend Dr. Dolores Silas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dr. Dolores Silas High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dr. Dolores Silas High School offer ?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Dolores Silas High School part of?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Dolores Silas High School located?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 14 other public schools located in West End.

School Reviews
5   2/26/2016
I went to Wilson. It was an awesome experience. Great teachers, great fellow classmates. Totally changed the meaning of high school for me. I strongly recommend this school for any student in the North End area.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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