Dr. Dolores Silas High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98406 · Tacoma School District
#226 of 333 high schools in Washington
#9503 of 16,910 nationally
About Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is a public high located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,160 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 226th of 333 ranked high schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,160.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Dr. Dolores Silas High School ranks 39th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. Dolores Silas High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
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21 students · 596 m away
Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 862 m away
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 1.0 km away
Delong Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 1.4 km away
Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students · 1.5 km away
Hunt Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students · 1.5 km away
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students · 1.9 km away
Washington Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 1.9 km away
Hoyt Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.1 km away
Truman Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,160 students
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1,161 students
Selah High School
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1,159 students
Olympic High School
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1,162 students
Lakes High School
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1,158 students
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Dolores Silas High School a good school?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School has a Success Index (US) of 45.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #226 of 333 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. Dolores Silas High School rank in Washington?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School ranks #226 of 333 high schools in Washington and #9503 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School had 1,160 students in 2025.
Is Dr. Dolores Silas High School a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. Dolores Silas High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.