- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelton, WA
Shelton High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530790001295
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelton High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelton High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelton High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Shelton, WA.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530790001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Shelton High School held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 530790001295 · Shelton, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,455 enr · 18.9:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Elementary (671 students)
Shelton High School held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Shelton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shelton High School
1,455 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
671 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
601 students
- Oakland Bay Ju 544
Oakland Bay Junior High School
544 students
- Bordeaux Eleme 528
Bordeaux Elementary School
528 students
- Evergreen Elem 378
Evergreen Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Shelton High School reports 1,455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelton High School compares
Shelton 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,455
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$17,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Shelton High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelton School District reports $17,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Bay Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bordeaux Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Shelton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelton High School
How many students attend Shelton High School?
Shelton High School has 1,455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,473 (2022-23) → 1,493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelton High School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelton High School?
52.8% of students at Shelton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelton High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelton High School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Shelton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelton High School?
Shelton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Shelton High School rank among public schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelton High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Shelton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelton School District?
Besides Shelton High School, Shelton School District also operates Mountain View Elementary (671 students), Olympic Middle School (601 students), and Oakland Bay Junior High School (544 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.