Prior to its establishment, students attended grades 9–12 in the neighboring Tacoma School District and Clover Park School District.

The facility underwent a $23 million modernization and expansion in 2007–09.

[2][3] Communities in the district include: Steilacoom, Anderson Island, DuPont, and portions of Lakewood and University Place.

[4] SHS offers a variety of seasonal sports:

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