- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Dolores Silas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870001513
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Dolores Silas High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #14 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Dolores Silas High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Dolores Silas High School ranks #14 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Dr. Dolores Silas High School held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.3 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 530870001513 · Tacoma, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,160 enr · 24.2:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Dr. Dolores Silas High School held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.3 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Dr. Dolores Silas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- This school
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- Tacoma School 658
Tacoma School of the Arts
658 students
What this shows Dr. Dolores Silas High School reports 1,160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Dolores Silas High School compares
Dr. Dolores Silas High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,160
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
55.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Two or More 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 10.3%
Asian 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Dr. Dolores Silas High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Dolores Silas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tacoma School of the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Dolores Silas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Tacoma
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stadium High School
Standard public school
1,700 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,556 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mount Tahoma High School
Standard public school
1,410 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington High School
Standard public school
989 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fife High School
Standard public school
885 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Tacoma School of the Arts
Standard public school
658 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Dolores Silas High School
How many students attend Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School has 1,160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,114 (2022-23) → 1,136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Dolores Silas High School is 24.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
35.6% of students at Dr. Dolores Silas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Dolores Silas High School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Dolores Silas High School rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Dolores Silas High School ranks #14 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Dr. Dolores Silas High School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.