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#2049 of 2,228 schools in WA
Graham Kapowsin High School
High School · Bethel School District · Graham, WA
A Bethel School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22100 108th Ave E, Graham, WA 98338
- Math 14% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Graham Kapowsin High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Graham Kapowsin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$112,788
Median home value
$471,800
Median rent
$1,889/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98338; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Emerald Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 10–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,571 | Compare → |
| Bethel High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,651 | Compare → |
| Orting High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 881 | 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.
Bethel School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Graham Kapowsin High School is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham Kapowsin High School
Graham Kapowsin High School is a public high school in Graham, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 2,105 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,049 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham Kapowsin High School
What grades does Graham Kapowsin High School serve?
Graham Kapowsin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Graham Kapowsin High School?
Graham Kapowsin High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Kapowsin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Kapowsin High School is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham Kapowsin High School rank in WA?
Graham Kapowsin High School ranks #2,049 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Graham Kapowsin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham Kapowsin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Graham Kapowsin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham Kapowsin High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Graham Kapowsin High School a charter school?
No, Graham Kapowsin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graham Kapowsin High School a Title I school?
No, Graham Kapowsin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham Kapowsin High School?
46.9% of students at Graham Kapowsin 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
- 2,105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (253) 800-6100
- Area population (ZIP 98338)
- 32,726
- Area average commute
- 41.2 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 98338; 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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