Shelton High School

3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584

1,455 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shelton High School is the primary secondary educational institution serving the community of Shelton, Washington. Located on Shelton Springs Road, the school operates as part of the Shelton School District and serves a diverse student body from the surrounding Mason County area. The campus is designed to facilitate a comprehensive high school experience, offering a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and vocational training opportunities intended to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Shelton community, often serving as a hub for local events and athletics. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, Shelton High School focuses on academic achievement, student development, and community engagement. By providing a broad curriculum that balances core subjects with elective courses, the school aims to equip its students with the essential skills and personal growth necessary to succeed after graduation.

1,455

Total Students

77.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	704
Hispanic	542
Black	18
Asian	10
Two or More	107
American Indian	52
Pacific Islander	9

White
704 (48.8%)
Hispanic
542 (37.6%)
Two or More
107 (7.4%)
American Indian
52 (3.6%)
Black
18 (1.2%)
Asian
10 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Shelton School District
Phone:	(360)426-4471
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	717
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 385

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 308