Sultan Senior High School

1000 Turk Drive
Sultan, WA 98294
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Sultan Senior 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sultan Senior High School's student population of 583 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Sultan Senior 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 Sultan Senior High School is 0.53, 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)
#1382 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sultan Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sultan Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
27%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sultan Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
63%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Sultan Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sultan Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sultan Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sultan Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sultan Senior High School's ranking?
Sultan Senior High School is ranked #1382 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sultan Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sultan Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sultan Senior High School?
583 students attend Sultan Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sultan Senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sultan Senior High School?
Sultan Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sultan Senior High School offer ?
Sultan Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sultan Senior High School part of?
Sultan Senior High School is part of Sultan School District.

School Reviews

1   5/6/2021
How is the graduation rate above average when their overall testing rate is well below average and the teacher-student ratio is above average? This is a terrible school that pushes student through to graduation and the high school consists are useless.
- Posted by Parent - Romette

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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