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#2046 of 2,228 schools in WA

Choice Middle and High School

High School · Shelton School District · Shelton, WA

A Shelton School District high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

807 W. Pine St., Shelton, WA 98584

  • Math 24% vs WA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs WA 53% (2024)
  • 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio29.5:1
District spending per student$17,578
Chronic Absenteeism59.9%

Students at Choice Middle and High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 SBA)
School
State
37%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 SBA)
School
State
53%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 22% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 31 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.1%

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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The neighborhood

Where Choice Middle and 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 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mason County Detention CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.2 mi5Compare →
Shelton Open DoorsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.4 mi23Compare →
Cedar High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–121.0 mi85Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Shelton School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 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

Choice Middle and High School is listed in Shelton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Choice Middle and High School

Choice Middle and High School is a public high school in Shelton, WA, part of Shelton School District, serving approximately 177 students in grades 7th-12th with a 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,046 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Choice Middle and High School

What grades does Choice Middle and High School serve?

Choice Middle and High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Choice Middle and High School?

Choice Middle and High School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Middle and High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Choice Middle and High School is 29.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Choice Middle and High School rank in WA?

Choice Middle and High School ranks #2,046 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Choice Middle and High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Choice Middle and High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Choice Middle and High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Choice Middle and High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Choice Middle and High School a charter school?

No, Choice Middle and High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Choice Middle and High School a Title I school?

No, Choice Middle and High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Choice Middle and High School?

57.1% of students at Choice Middle and 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
177
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mason County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.9%
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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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