Serving 1,493 students in grades 9-12, Shelton High School ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Shelton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelton High School is 0.63, 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelton High School?
The graduation rate of Shelton High School is 85%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shelton High School?
1,493 students attend Shelton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Shelton High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelton High School?
Shelton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shelton High School offer ?
Shelton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelton High School part of?
SHS doesn't value the education of its students. The facilities, textbooks, etc. are falling apart, and the teachers don't care about their students'' success.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - SHS Student
53/16/2020
It is a nice school that has a bunch of nice people. With lots of clubs and activities.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Student
212/11/2012
The education in this school is not the best. The available after school activities are only usefull to sports or band members, and has no clubs,math club, french club, etc.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - howar
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
