Dr. Dolores Silas High School

Dr. Dolores Silas High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Dan Besett
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
95%

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 Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
26
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
32.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

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
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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%
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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 253 Students
Washington State University 184 Students
Central Washington University 170 Students
University of Puget Sound 153 Students
Western Washington University 141 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 124 Students
University of Oregon 118 Students
Eastern Washington University 112 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 108 Students
Tacoma Community College 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 82 Students
Business 74 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Biology 34 Students
Education 33 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 232 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/17/2024
My experience so far at this school has been positive. No major concerns have been found, only small ones like bathrooms being closed most of the time. Staff are pretty nice and helpful, especially the teachers. One of the best experiences I've had.
4.0 Senior
11/9/2023
Great teachers and academics, school has good intentions for the students and good resources. The only thing is that I struggle to stay up to date as a running start student.
2.0 Senior
8/7/2023
The counselors don't care about your grades or really how to help they just care if you graduate. Same as the teachers, there are very few who care about their student and want them to succeed. It is a bit weird having 3 turf fields, 2 being for football, which doesn't excel much athletically, while the softball and baseball fields get flooded with barely a hint of rain. The food is not enjoyable, except 2 or 3 slightly decent meals. The students are fine, just the average some nice some mean types.
GreatSchools Reviews
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!!!
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!
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...
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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