Very Good
#651 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 29% in state
Cedar High School
High School · Shelton School District · Shelton, WA
A Shelton School District high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
937 W Alpine Way, Shelton, WA 98584
- Math 25% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cedar High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2022, reaching 48% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (2024 SBA) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 7 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Cedar High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,899/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,149
Median home value
$365,200
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,493 | Compare → |
| Mason County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–10 | 0.9 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Choice Middle and High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Mason County Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shelton School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar High School is listed in Shelton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar High School
Cedar High School is a public high school in Shelton, WA, part of Shelton School District, serving approximately 85 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar High School
What grades does Cedar High School serve?
Cedar High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar High School?
Cedar High School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar High School rank in WA?
Cedar High School ranks #651 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cedar High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar High School has 25% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Cedar High School a charter school?
No, Cedar High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar High School a Title I school?
No, Cedar High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar High School?
51.8% of students at Cedar High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.5%
- Phone
- (360) 426-7664
- Area population (ZIP 98584)
- 40,036
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98584; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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