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School Comparison

Foss
vs.
Dr. Dolores Silas High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Foss
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
  • Dr. Dolores Silas High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Foss (541 vs. 404).
  • Dr. Dolores Silas High School reported a higher students per counselor than Foss (381.7:1 vs. 250:1).
  • Dr. Dolores Silas High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Foss (126 vs. 10).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Dr. Dolores Silas High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Foss (541 vs. 404).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Dr. Dolores Silas High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Foss (126 vs. 10).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Dr. Dolores Silas High School reported a higher violent incidents than Foss (31 vs. 10).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Dr. Dolores Silas High School reported a higher students per counselor than Foss (381.7:1 vs. 250:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Foss

1 metric was reported by Foss. Comparable data for Dr. Dolores Silas High School is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
241

Reported Only at Dr. Dolores Silas High School

1 metric was reported by Dr. Dolores Silas High School. Comparable data for Foss is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
60

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Foss
$19,679.21
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
$19,679.21
Local revenue share
Foss
31.5%
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
31.5%
State revenue share
Foss
55.9%
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
55.9%
Federal revenue share
Foss
12.6%
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
12.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Foss
46.1%
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
46.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.