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Dr. Dolores Silas High School

Tacoma School District · Pierce County · 1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406.0

(253)571-6000

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4/10
#234
Rank 234 out of 378
English Language Arts5/10 · #205 · 50th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #263 · 31st percentile
Science6/10 · #181 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Dr. Dolores Silas High School sits in Tacoma's West End, a neighborhood known for its mix of working-class roots and growing community pride, just a short drive from the waterfront and Point Defiance Park. The school shows real strength in English and Science, making it a solid fit for families who value a well-rounded education in a close-knit, urban setting. Tacoma itself has a genuine, unpretentious character that's drawn a lot of families priced out of Seattle, and Silas reflects that same grounded, community-forward spirit.

Student Demographics

312 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
154 (49%)
Multiple Races
56 (18%)
Hispanic
47 (15%)
African American
30 (10%)
Other
25 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners14 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged131 (42%)
Students with Disabilities41 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,165
Enrollment
54
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
19.8
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

96.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
16.2%
AP Participation
of students
180
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #53 · 91st percentile

163 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found