Dr. Dolores Silas High School

Dr. Dolores Silas High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1202 N Orchard St,  Tacoma, WA
North Tacoma Neighborhood
Tacoma School District
3.7
4.5
1,132 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Besett
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
25
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
32.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
2
Equity
4
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
18.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
49.4%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
304:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.1%
White
53.1%
Two or more races
13.5%
Hispanic
13.1%
Black
10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 255 Students
Washington State University 192 Students
Central Washington University 167 Students
University of Puget Sound 147 Students
Western Washington University 136 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 124 Students
University of Oregon 117 Students
Eastern Washington University 112 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 107 Students
Tacoma Community College 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 84 Students
Business 71 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Education 34 Students
Biology 32 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 236 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/2/2025
I wish that the boiler was fixed quicker and that admin took reports more seriously. My favorite class gets the funding we need, but I wish we had French still.
4.0 Senior
12/31/2024
I've really enjoyed my time here at Silas. The greatest memories of my 4 years here were getting the chance to play water polo and swim at a competitive level. It truly made me grow and develop as an athlete and a student.
3.0 Senior
12/12/2024
I honestly feel like Silas is a good school, but there's some areas i definitely know they can improve on. They focus so much on the "vaping" problems at my school instead of academics, a lot of people at school don't even feel welcomed there, or even feel like they belong there. Silas high school staff needs to do actually focus on their big problems instead of just locking bathrooms and sending people home for smoking.
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4.5 4 Reviews
4.0 student
4/16/2014
For the most part I love my school and I love my teachers! They are amazing,The only thing I could think to complain about would be the dances never have adults watching kids...other then that it is a fantastic school!!!
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5.0 parent
8/7/2013
My Son will be a Senior this year. I think Wilson is the Best High School in Tacoma! The Principal and his staff are the friendliest, knowledgeable, and they know how to run a great High School. Thanks Wilson!
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5.0 parent
4/20/2012
One daughter graduated from Wilson. She had a great high school experience and was prepared her for a successful experience at an out of state private college. Our second daughter is currently attending Wilson and is having a very positive experience. The Honors and AP classes are challenging, the t...
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4.0 student
7/26/2010
I was in the "honors" and "AP" programs at Wilson High School. The teachers had high expectations, and provided us with all the instruction that we needed to attain those goals. The principal and other senior staff were present in our daily activities. They could always be found interacting with stu...
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Dr. Dolores Silas High School

Dr. Dolores Silas High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tacoma, WA and is served by the Tacoma School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,132 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Dr. Dolores Silas High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $696,756. Discover additional schools in the area, like The School at Pearl Youth Residence, Tacoma Online, Foss High School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dr. Dolores Silas High School.

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