Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Sultan Senior 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sultan Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Sultan School District, encompassing approximately 330.2 square miles in Sultan, WA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 21.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 32.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sultan Senior High School's student population of 581 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1888
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sultan Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sultan Senior High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1378 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Turk Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Turks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sultan Senior High School's ranking?
Sultan Senior High School is ranked #1378 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sultan Senior High School often compared to?
Sultan Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Falls High School, Sultan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sultan Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sultan Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Sultan Senior High School?
581 students attend Sultan Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sultan Senior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sultan Senior High School?
Sultan Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sultan Senior High School offer ?
Sultan Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sultan Senior High School part of?
Sultan Senior High School is part of Sultan School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
How is the graduation rate above average when their overall testing rate is well below average and the teacher-student ratio is above average? This is a terrible school that pushes student through to graduation and the high school consists are useless.
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