Cedar High School

807 W Pine St
Shelton, WA 98584
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Cedar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Cedar High School's student population of 92 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Cedar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1572 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
40%
<50%
53%
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
10%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Cedar High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar High School's ranking?
Cedar High School is ranked #1572 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cedar High School?
92 students attend Cedar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cedar High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar High School?
Cedar High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cedar High School offer ?
Cedar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar High School part of?
Cedar High School is part of Shelton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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