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#2222 of 2,228 schools in WA
Challenger High School
High School · Bethel School District · Spanaway, WA
A Bethel School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18117 A Street S, Spanaway, WA 98387
- Math 15% vs WA 37% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Challenger High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 33 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Challenger High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated763/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,141
Median home value
$424,100
Median rent
$1,837/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98387; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Spanaway Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,804 | Compare → |
| St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–9 | 2.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Gates Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 8–12 | 3.2 mi | 98 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethel School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #33 of 33
- District spending per student
- $15,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Challenger High School is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Challenger High School
Challenger High School is a public high school in Spanaway, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,222 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Challenger High School
What grades does Challenger High School serve?
Challenger High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Challenger High School?
Challenger High School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenger High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Challenger High School rank in WA?
Challenger High School ranks #2,222 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Challenger High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Challenger High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Challenger High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Challenger High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Challenger High School a charter school?
No, Challenger High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Challenger High School a Title I school?
No, Challenger High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Challenger High School?
61.2% of students at Challenger 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.0%
- Phone
- (253) 800-6800
- Area population (ZIP 98387)
- 49,940
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 98387; 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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