Challenger High School

Challenger High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
18117 A St S,  Spanaway, WA
Bethel School District
4.4
4.6
258 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Labounty
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
2.93
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.93
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
13%
State Average
41.7%
Science
21.2%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
254:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.8%
Male
46.9%
White
55.4%
Hispanic
21%
Two or more races
12.2%
Black
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Pierce College at Puyallup 21 Students
Clover Park Technical College 19 Students
University of Washington 18 Students
Washington State University 18 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 18 Students
Tacoma Community College 18 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 17 Students
Central Washington University 15 Students
Seattle University 12 Students
University of Puget Sound 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 10 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Biology 6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 6 Students
Business 4 Students
English 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students
Arts 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students
Computer and Information Systems Security 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 25 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
1/3/2021
This school was more than just receiving an education for me. The teachers here cared about my well being and fought with me to get me to graduation. They all supported me even on my bad days. I am so grateful for this school and all of their staff.
5.0 Senior
10/12/2018
I love going to school again the staff and students are awesome and very helpful. My grades improved when I started going to this high school.
5.0 Senior
5/5/2017
I love the Staff here, they all care about their students and they will work with you. Best experience I've had in high school
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4.6 5 Reviews
5.0 other
9/4/2014
I've been going to this school since 9th grade. I'm now in 11th. I first started here because I didn't like how long regular school days are. Now that I've been going here I went from C's to pretty much all A's. I also hated school in general when I first started going and now I enjoy going to schoo...
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4.0 other
6/7/2013
As a soon to be graduate of Challenger, I really enjoyed going to this school. I believe this school is not recognized as much as it should be. It offers great alternatives for students who can not attend a traditional high school. 90% of the staff here is wonderful including, Ms. Love (secretary),...
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5.0 other
11/11/2011
I am a proud graduate of Challenger school class of 1993. At this school there were no peer pressure or pressure at all from staff, academics or anything. This school made me who I am now an Arson Investigator in my hometown and considered an expert witness to any and all fire/arson related investig...
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4.0 parent
1/5/2011
My son was at a local high school and not wanting to go. Got him in Challenger and he is actually happy to go to school! Got good grades on math tests!!! He has incentive now to go to school and get into a college career. Thank you!
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