Spanaway Lake High School

Spanaway Lake High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1305 168th St E,  Spanaway, WA
Bethel School District
3.3
3.4
1,804 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Ledbetter
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
27.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
13.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
42.1%
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
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.1%
White
29.1%
Hispanic
24.9%
Two or more races
15.6%
Black
14.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Native American
1%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

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 339 Students
Washington State University 250 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 224 Students
Central Washington University 201 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 180 Students
Eastern Washington University 148 Students
Seattle University 148 Students
Seattle Pacific University 140 Students
Pierce College at Puyallup 122 Students
University of Puget Sound 112 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 79 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Biology 50 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 25 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 274 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/29/2025
I think I would like to have seen more encouragement towards the arts, and for it to receive more funding. The sports department and overall aesthetic of the school got, from what I was told, thousands, while the art received little to nothing. Sport teams got new uniforms, but the arts department was still stuck using the same props they've been stuck with for several years.
2.0 Senior
7/17/2025
With this being my fourth year I have to tell you that my high school experience could have been better. There are a few teachers that care about your education and want you to succeed but the rest don't care and talk about you to other students.
4.0 Parent
5/15/2025
Love that the school is Very diverse, cultural, the teachers care, a lot of great athletes. What I would like to see change is the food.
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3.4 9 Reviews
4.0 other
8/31/2019
This school helps those who seek it but without effort from the student or family you will receive the bare minimum.
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4.0 parent
8/31/2019
The years are short but the days are long as each one of my students graduated I found myself in awe of their precious person and who they chose to be!
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5.0 parent
8/31/2019
A great experience, no school is perfect but the end result proved hard work produced great students!
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4.0 parent
8/31/2019
Three of my children graduated with honors from this School!! Great Opportunities available!!
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Spanaway Lake High School

Spanaway Lake 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 1,804 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Spanaway Lake High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $507,461. Discover additional schools in the area, like Challenger High School, Spanaway Middle School, Cedarcrest Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Spanaway has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spanaway Lake High School.

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