For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,262 students in Spanaway, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Spanaway, WA are Acceleration Academy, Liberty Middle School and Bethel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spanaway, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Spanaway have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Spanaway, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bethel High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spanaway, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16218 Pacific Ave
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 267-1045
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 267-1045
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7319 Eustis-hunt Rd E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6500
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6500
Grades: 6-9
| 862 students
Rank: #33.
Bethel High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22215 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7000
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #44.
Spanaway Lake High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 168th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5600
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #55.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22201 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7200
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7200
Grades: 6-9
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
Cedarcrest Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191201 13th Avenue Crt. E.
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7500
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7500
Grades: 6-12
| 721 students
Rank: #77.
Challenger High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18020 B Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6800
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6800
Grades: 5-12
| 258 students
Spanaway, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Grades: PK
| n/a students
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6922
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6922
Grades: PK
| n/a students
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 19 students
1311 172nd St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Instructional Support Team High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
516 E 176th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Pierce County Skill Center Summer School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-5950
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-5950
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
7315 Eustis Hunt Rd
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6922
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6922
Grades: PK
| n/a students
21917 38th Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 536-7227
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 536-7227
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Spanaway Elementary Eceap (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 166th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Spanaway Elementary Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 166th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Spanaway Lake High School Preschool (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1305 168th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Sped Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Spanaway, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Spanaway, WA include Acceleration Academy, Liberty Middle School and Bethel High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spanaway, WA?
7 public high schools are located in Spanaway, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Spanaway, WA?
Spanaway, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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