At a glance
Reported students
1,160
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Dr. Dolores Silas High School: 1,160 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
23:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tacoma. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Tacoma School District. NCES reports 1,160 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, above the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.7%) and multiracial (17.2%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. Dolores Silas High School
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.7%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black10.3%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial17.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tacoma School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mount Tahoma High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,410 reported students
Lincoln High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,556 reported students
Tacoma School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
658 reported students
Stadium High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,700 reported students
Foss High School
High · Grades 09–12
599 reported students
Science and Math Institute
High · Grades 09–12
597 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center High · Tacoma School District | 06–12 | 21 | 0.4 mi |
| Tacoma Online High School High · Tacoma School District | 09–12 | 497 | 1 mi |
| Foss High School High · Tacoma School District | 09–12 | 599 | 1.6 mi |
| Oakland Secondary School High · Tacoma School District | 06–12 | 112 | 2.4 mi |
| Stadium High School High · Tacoma School District | 09–12 | 1,700 | 2.8 mi |
| Insight School of WA Open Doors Program High · Quillayute Valley School District | 09–12 | 8 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Dolores Silas High School
What grades does Dr. Dolores Silas High School serve?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tacoma School District.
How many students attend Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School reported 1,160 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,145 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 1,160 students and 50.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. Dolores Silas High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tacoma School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. Dolores Silas High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr. Dolores Silas High School in?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is part of Tacoma School District, based in Tacoma, WA, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center (0.4 mi), Tacoma Online High School (1 mi), Foss High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.