Summary:
The Shelton School District in Washington serves high school students through four distinct schools: the large comprehensive Shelton High School, the alternative Choice Middle and High School, the small Cedar High School, and the very small Shelton Open Doors program, with the district ranking in the bottom quartile statewide.
Shelton High School is the district's main school, enrolling over 80% of high schoolers, and shows a relative strength in English Language Arts, outperforming the state average. In contrast, Cedar High School stands out for its dramatic improvement and exceptional science proficiency, which far exceeds state averages, while Choice Middle and High School faces significant academic challenges across all subjects and has a very low graduation rate.
A key concern across the district is math proficiency, which is critically low at every school compared to the state. The graduation rates also vary widely, from a solid rate at Shelton High to an alarmingly low one at Choice. Notably, the smaller schools like Cedar and Choice receive more funding per student than the larger Shelton High, with Cedar's small size and resources possibly contributing to its standout science success and rapid improvement.
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