Challenger High School

Challenger High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
18117 A St S,  Spanaway, WA
Bethel School District
4.4
4.2
258 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Labounty
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
2.92
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
2.92
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
GreatSchools
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%

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
University of Washington 19 Students
Clover Park Technical College 19 Students
Washington State University 18 Students
Tacoma Community College 18 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 17 Students
Central Washington University 16 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 16 Students
Western Washington University 12 Students
Seattle University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 9 Students
Nursing 8 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 Alum
6/16/2019
The teachers, staff, and Principal go above and beyond to help and inspire students. They sincerely want every student to succeed and give them the knowledge and skills to do so.
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
1.0 NicheUser
2/17/2016
There are little if not none extracurricular activities at this school . If you wish to participate in sports you must play for another school in the district
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4.2 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/13/2025
My niece attended Challenger because her high school expelled her for not attending class, being disorderly, etc. She was in "bad girl" mode at the time so the school district sent her there. Niece told us the kids don't care there, no one does anything if they don't have to, drugs are shared along...
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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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Challenger High School

Challenger High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Spanaway, WA, in the Spanaway neighborhood, and is served by the Bethel School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 258 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54.5% are proficient in reading. Challenger High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.92, and the graduation rate is 72%. The average home value in this area is $502,500. Discover additional schools in the area, like Spanaway Lake High School, Bethel High School, Gates Secondary School, and more. Learn more about what Spanaway has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Challenger High School.

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