Steilacoom High School

54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 971 students in grades 9-12, Steilacoom High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 971 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Steilacoom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Steilacoom High School's student population of 971 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
971 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Steilacoom High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steilacoom High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#69 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
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(18-19)
85-89%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Steilacoom 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
84%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Steilacoom 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
46%
50%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
16%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Steilacoom High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
92%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Steilacoom High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steilacoom High School's ranking?
Steilacoom High School is ranked #69 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steilacoom High School?
The graduation rate of Steilacoom High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Steilacoom High School?
971 students attend Steilacoom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Steilacoom High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steilacoom High School?
Steilacoom High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Steilacoom High School offer ?
Steilacoom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Steilacoom High School part of?
Steilacoom High School is part of Steilacoom Hist. School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 971 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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