For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,783 students in Spanaway, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Spanaway, WA are Bethel High School, Acceleration Academy and Challenger 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 19% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Spanaway have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Spanaway, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bethel High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spanaway, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22215 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7000
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Challenger High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18117 A Street South
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6800
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Spanaway Lake High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 168th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5600
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,787 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition 18-21 Program
Special Education School
516 176th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-2300
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-2300
Gr: 12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spanaway, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spanaway, WA include Bethel High School, Acceleration Academy and Challenger High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spanaway?
6 public high schools are located in Spanaway.
What is the racial composition of students in Spanaway?
Spanaway public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Spanaway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Spanaway include: Spanaway Lake High School vs. Bethel High School, Bethel High School vs. Spanaway Lake High School
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