Sumner High School

Sumner High School serves 1,866 students in grades 9-12 in the suburban community of Sumner, Washington. With 80 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23.3 to 1. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #382 out of 2,261 Washington high schools, placing it in the 83rd percentile statewide.

Students at Sumner High School show particularly impressive results in English Language Arts and Reading, with 79% of students across all grade levels scoring proficient or above. The school's overall academic score of 9.3 out of 10 reflects its commitment to educational excellence and student achievement. The school draws from a stable suburban community where the median household income is $85,099 and the poverty rate is relatively low at 5.8%.

With median home values around $440,600, the neighborhood reflects middle to upper-middle class families, though about 24% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Sumner High School is situated in Pierce County's large suburban setting, providing students with both community connections and access to broader regional opportunities.

The student-teacher ratio at Sumner High School is 23.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.