Challenger High School is a public school in Spanaway, Washington. The school serves grades 9-12 and graduates 100 to 130 students each year. To enroll, students must meet certain requirements, and unlike other high schools in the district, a normal school day at Challenger is 3 hours long.
Serving 366 students in grades 7-12, Challenger High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Challenger High School's student population of 366 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Challenger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1576 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
52%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raven
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger High School's ranking?
Challenger High School is ranked #1576 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Challenger High School?
The graduation rate of Challenger High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Challenger High School?
366 students attend Challenger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Challenger High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger High School?
Challenger High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Challenger High School offer ?
Challenger High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Challenger High School part of?
Challenger High School is part of Bethel School District.
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