Enrollment
1,455
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530790001295
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelton High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelton High School
Shelton High School is a higher-need, large high school in Shelton, Washington, enrolling 1,455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,455 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Shelton's high schools, it stands alongside Cedar High School (100 students): Shelton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 12.5:1).
Shelton School District also operates Mountain View Elementary (671 students) and Olympic Middle School (601 students) alongside Shelton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shelton High School compares
Shelton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelton School District, which includes Shelton High School.
$16,248
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shelton High School a good school?
Shelton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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