Shelton High School is a senior high school located in Shelton, Washington. Shelton High School is a class 3A high school and was restructured starting with the 2004–2005 school year to be a Grade 10-12 High School. More than 1600 students, grades 9–12, are enrolled at SHS.
Serving 1,493 students in grades 9-12, Shelton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelton High School's student population of 1,493 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Shelton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelton High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Highclimbers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelton High School's ranking?
Shelton High School is ranked #1489 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shelton High School often compared to?
Shelton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Mason Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelton High School?
The graduation rate of Shelton High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shelton High School?
1,493 students attend Shelton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Shelton High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelton High School?
Shelton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shelton High School offer ?
Shelton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelton High School part of?
Shelton High School is part of Shelton School District.
In what neighborhood is Shelton High School located?
Shelton High School is located in the Mountain View neighborhood of Shelton, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mountain View.
School Reviews
1 6/26/2021
SHS doesn't value the education of its students. The facilities, textbooks, etc. are falling apart, and the teachers don't care about their students'' success.
5 3/16/2020
It is a nice school that has a bunch of nice people. With lots of clubs and activities.
2 12/11/2012
The education in this school is not the best. The available after school activities are only usefull to sports or band members, and has no clubs,math club, french club, etc.
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