STEILACOOM HIGH SCHOOL
Steilacoom High is a public high school that is part of the Steilacoom Hist. School District school district, located in STEILACOOM, WA with about 1,036 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Steilacoom High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Steilacoom High School, located in the historic town of Steilacoom, Washington, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1. Situated overlooking the Puget Sound, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. As the home of the Sentinels, the school emphasizes a culture of pride and achievement, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and robust career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Steilacoom High is highly regarded for its active extracurricular landscape, which plays a vital role in the student experience. The school supports a wide array of WIAA-sanctioned athletics, competitive arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs that foster leadership and personal growth. With a focus on inclusive student engagement and a supportive faculty, the school maintains a reputation for being a tight-knit campus where staff prioritize individualized attention to help students navigate their four-year high school journey successfully.
For more information, contact Steilacoom High at (253) 983-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STEILACOOM, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
STEILACOOM HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in STEILACOOM, WA with about 1,036 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Steilacoom Hist. School District
- Total Students:
- 1,036
- Teachers:
- 43.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,036 students
- White
- 50.5%
- Two or more races
- 15.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.6%
- Asian
- 9.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.