Dr. Dolores Silas High School

1,160 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wilson High School, now officially known as **Silas High School**, is a prominent public secondary school located in the West End of Tacoma, Washington. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is part of the Tacoma Public Schools district and has long been recognized as a cornerstone of the local community. The campus recently underwent a significant modernization, resulting in a state-of-the-art facility designed to support collaborative learning, advanced technology integration, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to diverse arts programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Silas High School is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. As part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, the school provides rigorous academic pathways that challenge students to think critically and prepare for higher education. By balancing a focus on academic achievement with a commitment to inclusivity and student leadership, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute effectively to their local and global communities.

1,160

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	152
Black	119
Asian	80
Two or More	200
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	16

White
576 (50.1%)
Two or More
200 (17.4%)
Hispanic
152 (13.2%)
Black
119 (10.3%)
Asian
80 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.4%)
American Indian
7 (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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-6000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
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 9 288

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 274

Grade 12 265

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	288
Grade 10	333
Grade 11	274
Grade 12	265

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	531	45.8%
Male	619	53.4%
Not Specified	10	0.8%

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