Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
251st of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 43%· Stable
1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
(253)571-6000NCES ID 530870001513Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Dolores Silas High School 251st of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 43th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 312 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,136 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.8% | 51.8% | ▼ 14.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 15.4% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 13.4% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 13.6% | 9.5% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 7.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $625K in zip 98406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Dr. Dolores Silas High School
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ELA 14% ▼40 · Math 11% ▼5Compare - #120Stadium High SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away120th of 437
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ELA 9% ▼45 · Math 9% ▼7Compare
What school district is Dr. Dolores Silas High School in?
Dr. Dolores Silas High School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Dr. Dolores Silas High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Dolores Silas High School 251st of 437 Washington high schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr. Dolores Silas High School?
White 52%, Two or more races 15%, Hispanic 13%, Black 10% (1,136 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr. Dolores Silas High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98406 is $625K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.