Bethel High School

Bethel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
22215 38th Ave E,  Spanaway, WA
Bethel School District
3.3
2.4
1,739 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cliff Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
D-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
15.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
22.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
45.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
252:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.1%
White
47.8%
Hispanic
21.2%
Two or more races
14.9%
Black
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 337 Students
Washington State University 249 Students
Central Washington University 221 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 206 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 179 Students
Eastern Washington University 145 Students
Western Washington University 141 Students
University of Puget Sound 107 Students
Seattle University 101 Students
Seattle Pacific University 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 77 Students
Business 74 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Biology 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Education 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Criminology 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 282 Reviews
3.0 Junior
6/10/2025
I am a student that attends bethel high school. There are many amazing staff members that are always willing to put in effort and do what is needed for us students to succeed. Although some of the students at the school can make it harder to learn. The music and club programs I'm involved in could also get more attention that it deserves.
4.0 Senior
3/19/2025
The School is good. It has some rare not offered programs like the Cambridge AICE diploma. Besides that it has the standard AP and normal Classes. Facilities are ok. There will be a new school built in 2026
4.0 Senior
2/20/2025
Bethel High School has left me feeling ready and excited to go to college. Although Bethel appears to be on the lower side of resources, it provides everything it can in the aid of its students. Bethel thrives as a family, although we have our bumps in the road the openness and love for each other brings us forwards. This connection was especially strong in the band program, making it my favorite part of highschool.
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2.4 16 Reviews
4.0 parent
6/1/2022
Bethel High school is a great school overall. Only had 1 major problem with a teacher that plays favorites with the students and makes it very known who his favorites are, which was taken care of very fast with the Asst principal. Overall the school is great, and the whole staff cares about the stud...
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1.0 student
3/23/2022
Horrible school, violent, uncomfortable, bad teachers, bad safety protocol. Generally a bad experience. Prepares kids for nothing. Everybody hates the school.
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1.0 parent
2/16/2022
Don't b let your kid go here. They let people assault children and suspend the victim. Sickening. The administration isn't responsible enough to manage a McDonald's let alone a high school
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1.0 parent
1/4/2022
MY student attends this school and they come home almost daily with new cuts and bruises from the other punk students at this school. They have 0 funding and according to my child the school is basically falling apart.
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Bethel High School

Bethel High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Spanaway, WA, in the Elk Plain neighborhood, and is served by the Bethel School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,739 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Bethel High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $505,003. Discover additional schools in the area, like Challenger High School, Bethel Middle School, Elk Plain Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Spanaway has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bethel High School.

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