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Spanaway Lake High School vs. Bethel High School

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School Overview

School
Spanaway Lake High School
1305 168th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bethel High School
22215 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Spanaway Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 1,804 students in grades 9-12, Spanaway Lake 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 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,651 students in grades 9-12, Bethel 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 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,804 students
1,651 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spanaway Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bethel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spanaway Lake High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bethel High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
81 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spanaway Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bethel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spanaway Lake High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethel School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bethel High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethel School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1611 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1156 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spanaway Lake High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bethel High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanaway Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
62%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanaway Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
48%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
87%
(Top 50% in WA)
89%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Spanaway Lake High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bethel High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spanaway Lake High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bethel High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
498
483
Grade 10 Students
495
434
Grade 11 Students
476
404
Grade 12 Students
335
330

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spanaway Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bethel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spanaway Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bethel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spanaway Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bethel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spanaway Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bethel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spanaway Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bethel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Spanaway Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Bethel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spanaway Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bethel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.81
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spanaway Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bethel High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spanaway Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bethel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spanaway Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bethel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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