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Steilacoom High School vs. Orting High School

Should you attend Steilacoom High School or Orting High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Steilacoom High School
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Orting High School
320 Washington Avenue North
Orting, WA 98360
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 964 students in grades 9-12, Steilacoom High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 881 students in grades 9-12, Orting 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 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
964 students
881 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Steilacoom High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orting High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Steilacoom High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orting High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Steilacoom High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orting High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Steilacoom High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orting High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orting School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#124 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
#964 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Steilacoom High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orting High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in WA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steilacoom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orting High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orting School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steilacoom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orting High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orting School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in WA)
85-89%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Steilacoom High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Orting High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Orting School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Steilacoom High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orting High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
237
231
Grade 10 Students
269
229
Grade 11 Students
217
210
Grade 12 Students
241
211

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Steilacoom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orting High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Orting School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Steilacoom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orting High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orting School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Steilacoom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orting High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orting School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Steilacoom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orting High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orting School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Steilacoom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orting High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orting School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Steilacoom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Orting High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Orting School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
18%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Steilacoom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orting High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orting School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Steilacoom High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orting High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orting School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Steilacoom High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orting High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orting School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Steilacoom High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orting High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orting School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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