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Cedar High School

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Cedar High School ranks 224 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

224^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 49% of Washington high schools

Summary

Cedar High School is a small public high school serving about 100 students in grades 9-12 within the Shelton School District, a district that faces broader academic challenges in the region.

The school's standout story is one of dramatic improvement, having climbed from a very low state ranking into the middle tier of Washington high schools in just a few years. A major point of pride is its exceptional science proficiency, which at 69% far exceeds the district, state, and even nearby higher-ranked schools like North Thurston High School. This success is supported by significant resources, as Cedar spends considerably more per student and maintains a much lower student-teacher ratio than comparison schools such as Shelton High School and Capital High School.

However, its small size leads to volatile year-to-year test scores in other subjects, and its academic results are not yet consistently strong despite the high investment. The school has historically shown effective support for students from lower-income families and maintains a solid graduation rate, notably higher than the district's alternative Choice Middle and High School. While it trails schools in higher-performing neighboring districts like North Thurston Public Schools, Cedar High School's recent trajectory marks it as an improving option within its community.

100

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,507

Per pupil spending ?

51%

Free/discounted lunch ?

937 W Alpine Way
Shelton, WA 98584

(360) 426-7664

District: Shelton School District

Feeder schools for Cedar High School:

Elementary:

Hood Canal Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 20th percentile in 2021 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2021

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 20 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg32%

Washington avg51%

224^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 29 pts since 2021

From bottom 20% (2021) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Shelton School District

207^th of 247Shelton School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	46.4	224 of 438	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.2	225 of 437	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	7.3	426 of 442	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	19.4	362 of 434	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.8	363 of 455	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	3.7	364 of 368	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	56.0	134 of 392	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	39.6	236 of 395	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	200 of 373	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.1	314 of 390	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.0	324 of 413	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)66th percentile+46 vs school

White (2025)46th percentile~ school

Male (2021)40th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2022)1st percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science69%+20 vs state

English Language Arts33%-20 vs state

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Schools Near Cedar High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)			SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar High School	Public	9-12	937 W Alpine Way	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 426-7664	100	7	13.8	51.0%	72 (72.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	46.4	224^th of 438 public high schools	48.9%		46.2	225^th of 437 public high schools	48.5%	1		69.2	69.2		33.3	33.3			$27,507	$1,194	$26,313
Shelton High School	Public	9-12	3737 Shelton Springs Rd.	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 426-4471	1,455	77	18.8	58.4%	704 (48.4%)	18 (1.2%)	542 (37.3%)	10 (0.7%)	52 (3.6%)	9 (0.6%)	107 (7.4%)	26.1	335^th of 438 public high schools	23.5%		23.3	349^th of 437 public high schools	20.1%	14		36.3	36.3		54.6	54.6	16.6	16.6	$19,599	$1,194	$18,405
Choice Middle and High School	Public	7-12	807 W. Pine St.	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 426-7664	217	11	20.6	59.4%	123 (56.7%)	2 (0.9%)	60 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	19 (8.8%)								(n/a)	23.5		15.6	29.4	40.9	33.3			$24,237	$1,230	$23,007
Mason County Detention Center	Public	7-12	411 N. 5th St.	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 426-7664	1	1	1.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$70,961	$4,899	$66,061
Shelton Open Doors	Public	9-12	Sound Learning	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 426-9733	22	0		45.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$10,001	$1,194	$8,807
Garrett Heyns High School	Public	8-12	2321 W Dayton Airport Rd	Shelton	98584	Mason County	Centralia College	No	No	No	No	(360) 427-4674	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Capital High School	Public	9-12	2707 Conger Ave NW	Olympia	98502	Thurston County	Olympia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 596-8000	1,322	63	21.0	37.7%	740 (56.0%)	71 (5.4%)	207 (15.7%)	74 (5.6%)	19 (1.4%)	9 (0.7%)	143 (10.8%)	68.6	115^th of 438 public high schools	73.7%		70.8	107^th of 437 public high schools	75.5%	8		54.4	54.4		71.3	71.3	42.4	42.4	$17,438	$574	$16,864
Touchstone	Public	6-12	2010 N Puget St	Olympia	98506	Thurston County	Olympia School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 596-6100	2	1	2.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$39,453	$5,896	$33,557
Avanti High School	Public	9-12	1113 Legion Way SE	Olympia	98501	Thurston County	Olympia School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 596-7900	167	9	17.7	31.1%	107 (64.1%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (10.8%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.8%)	58.6	164^th of 438 public high schools	62.6%		81.7	64^th of 437 public high schools	85.4%	100		30.8	30.8		88.0	88.0	40.0	40.0	$13,737	$556	$13,181
Thurs County Juvenile Det/Tumwater West E	Public	6-12	2801 32nd Avenue SW	Tumwater	98512	Thurston County	Tumwater School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 709-3198	5	1	5.0		3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$27,925	$3,742	$24,183

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar High School

What is the racial makeup of Cedar High School?

Students at Cedar High School are 72% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Cedar High School a good school?

Cedar High School ranks 224^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Cedar High School?

Cedar High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hood Canal Elementary School

What district is Cedar High School in?

Shelton School District

How many students attend Cedar High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 100 students attended Cedar High School.

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