Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Sumner High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Sumner High School's student population of 1,726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sumner High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner High School's ranking?
Sumner High School is ranked #343 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sumner High School often compared to?
Sumner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonney Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumner High School?
The graduation rate of Sumner High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sumner High School?
1,726 students attend Sumner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sumner High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner High School?
Sumner High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sumner High School offer ?
Sumner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner High School part of?
Sumner High School is part of Sumner School District.
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