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Challenger High School

Bethel School District · Pierce County · 18117 A Street South, Spanaway, WA 98387.0

(253)800-6800

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3/10
#295
Rank 295 out of 378
English Language Arts4/10 · #280 · 31st percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #285 · 25th percentile
Science2/10 · #336 · 19th percentile

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School Overview

Challenger High School serves students in Spanaway, a working-class community south of Tacoma where military families from nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord make up a significant part of the population — bringing a sense of discipline and transience that shapes the school's culture in unique ways. Academics here are a work in progress, with scores sitting below state midpoints across English, math, and science, so families who prioritize strong classroom outcomes may want to weigh supplemental support options. That said, for families rooted in the JBLM community or drawn to the affordable, unpretentious character of the Spanaway area, Challenger can still offer a familiar, community-connected environment to call home base.

Student Demographics

132 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
72 (55%)
Hispanic
28 (21%)
Other
32 (24%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged93 (70%)
Students with Disabilities40 (30%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

318
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
10.2
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

85.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
1.1%
AP Participation
of students
3
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #349 · 40th percentile

27 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found