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#1747 of 2,228 schools in WA
Bonney Lake High School
High School · Sumner-bonney Lake School District · Bonney Lake, WA
A Sumner-bonney Lake School District high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10920 199th Ave Ct E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
- Math 33% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Bonney Lake High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bonney Lake High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bonney Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,233
Median home value
$578,300
Median rent
$2,178/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98391; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,866 | Compare → |
| Orting High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 881 | Compare → |
| White River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,351 | Compare → |
| White River Reengagement ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sumner-bonney Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bonney Lake High School is listed in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bonney Lake High School
Bonney Lake High School is a public high school in Bonney Lake, WA, part of Sumner-bonney Lake School District, serving approximately 1,676 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,747 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bonney Lake High School
What grades does Bonney Lake High School serve?
Bonney Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bonney Lake High School?
Bonney Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,676 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonney Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonney Lake High School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bonney Lake High School rank in WA?
Bonney Lake High School ranks #1,747 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Bonney Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bonney Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bonney Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonney Lake High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bonney Lake High School a charter school?
No, Bonney Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bonney Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Bonney Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonney Lake High School?
31.9% of students at Bonney Lake High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (253) 891-5700
- Area population (ZIP 98391)
- 57,691
- Area average commute
- 37.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98391; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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