Steilacoom High

Steilacoom High serves 964 students in grades 9-12 in this historic Pierce County community. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #423 out of 2,261 Washington high schools, placing it in the 81st percentile statewide. Students particularly excel in English Language Arts and Reading, with 78% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, earning the school an impressive academic score of 9.2 out of 10.

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23.5 to 1 with 41 full-time equivalent teachers providing instruction. This comprehensive public high school serves students from a community where 43% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting strong educational values in the area. The school draws from the 98388 zip code area, where families enjoy a median household income of $94,708 and median home values of $550,800.

With a relatively low poverty rate of 12.5% among the 7,051 residents, the community provides a stable foundation for student success. Steilacoom High operates in Washington's large suburban setting, offering students the advantages of both community connection and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities.

The student-teacher ratio at Steilacoom High is 23.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.