Serving 1,136 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 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,136 students attend Dr. Dolores Silas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dr. Dolores Silas High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School has a student ration of 24:1, 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?
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Dr. Dolores Silas High School is Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center (0.5 miles away)
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,136 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
