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Spanaway Lake High School

Bethel School District · Pierce County · 1305 168th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.0

(253)800-5600

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7/10
#146
Rank 146 out of 378
Top 38%
English Language Arts5/10 · #217 · 47th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #50 · 87th percentile
Science6/10 · #194 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Spanaway Lake High School stands out in the Bethel School District for its remarkably strong math program, which ranks in the top tier statewide and gives students a real edge in STEM pathways. Spanaway itself is a working-class, close-knit community in Pierce County, sitting just south of Tacoma with easy access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord — making it a natural fit for military families looking for a school with solid structure and genuine academic strengths. Families who value a grounded, community-oriented environment over a high-pressure atmosphere will likely feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

430 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
114 (27%)
Hispanic
109 (25%)
Multiple Races
79 (18%)
African American
55 (13%)
Pacific Islander
43 (10%)
Other
30 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners40 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged281 (65%)
Students with Disabilities50 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,790
Enrollment
91
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
25.4
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

87.7%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
9.8%
AP Participation
of students
178
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 · #330 · 44th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found