Matthew Gerrish
Premier Real Estate Partners
(253) 527-7270
164 Total Sales
13 in Spanaway
$355K - $800K Price Range
Challenger High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
18117 A St S,
Spanaway, WA
Bethel School District
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
B-
B
B-
B-
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
2.92
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Reading Proficiency
54.5%
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Math Proficiency
10%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
20
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Full Time Teachers
20
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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College Prep
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Number of AP Courses
1
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
13%
State Average
41.7%
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Science
21.2%
State Average
49.7%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
254:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
52.8%
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Male
46.9%
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White
55.4%
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Hispanic
21%
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Two or more races
12.2%
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Black
6.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
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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
20 Students
Clover Park Technical College
19 Students
University of Washington
18 Students
Washington State University
18 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma
17 Students
Tacoma Community College
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
7 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
3/2/2019
Challenger is a smaller school with less students in each class, so there is a lot of resources for help. Students have a smaller class size so it is easier to learn the content in each class. Teachers have more time available to help students one on one and not have to worry about the rest of the class. The teachers are more flexible with students and are willing to work and be flexible with assignment due dates and when their turned in. The teachers are willing to stay after school whenever some one needs the extra help.
3/19/2018
You can go at your own pace and you can graduate practically whenever you want. The teachers all so nice and help.you get your work done rather than just assign work and make you do it yourself witch is nice.
2/17/2016
The teachers at challenger secondary school truly care about their students . Most students who attend this school are working more than one job to support their family of are students who don't do well at other schools or have health problems . The teachers are aware of this and are accommodating yet form in their teaching practices . If it wasn't for these teachers I would not be attending pacific Lutheran university now.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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),...
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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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Average House Size
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Springbrook Park
Mayfair Playfield
Lakewood Active Park
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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 $507,304. 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.