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Sumner High School

Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Pierce County · 1707 Main St, Sumner, WA 98390.0

(253)891-5500

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9/10
#59
Rank 59 out of 378
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #46 · 89th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #84 · 78th percentile
Science7/10 · #130 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Sumner High School sits in the heart of a tight-knit Pierce County community that still has that small-town Pacific Northwest feel — think apple orchards, the Puyallup River nearby, and a genuine sense of local pride. The school punches well above average statewide, particularly in English, making it a strong fit for families who value solid academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of bigger suburban districts. If you're drawn to a community where Friday night football still means something and teachers tend to know your kid by name, Sumner is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

469 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
304 (65%)
Hispanic
74 (16%)
Multiple Races
50 (11%)
Other
41 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners21 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged164 (35%)
Students with Disabilities37 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,991
Enrollment
174
Teachers (FTE)
11.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
14.8
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

91.5%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
0.6%
AP Participation
of students
11
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program33 students enrolled

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 Programs6/10 · #273 · 53rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found