Sultan Senior High School is a public high school in Sultan, Washington, United States. It is part of the Sultan School District.
Serving 597 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 41%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 597 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1888
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 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 schools are Sultan Senior High School often compared to?
Sultan Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Falls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sultan Senior High School?
597 students attend Sultan Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sultan Senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 21:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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