Dr. Dolores Silas High School vs. Foss High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dr. Dolores Silas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Foss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,132 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 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 618 students in grades 9-12, Foss 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,132 students
618 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1935 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
92%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
287
205
Grade 10 Students
302
138
Grade 11 Students
269
150
Grade 12 Students
274
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
11%
22%
% White
54%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
12%
15%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%