Serving 1,817 students in grades 9-12, Spanaway Lake 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 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spanaway Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spanaway Lake High School's student population of 1,817 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spanaway Lake 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 Spanaway Lake High School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1611 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
29%
49%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spanaway Lake High School's ranking?
Spanaway Lake High School is ranked #1611 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Spanaway Lake High School often compared to?
Spanaway Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spanaway Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Spanaway Lake High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Spanaway Lake High School?
1,817 students attend Spanaway Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Spanaway Lake High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanaway Lake High School?
Spanaway Lake High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Spanaway Lake High School offer ?
Spanaway Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spanaway Lake High School part of?
Spanaway Lake High School is part of Bethel School District.
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