Sumner High School

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Sumner High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1707 Main St,  Sumner, WA
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
3.8
4.3
1,857 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bill Gaines
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.3%
State Average
32.1%
Science
16.9%
State Average
25.1%
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
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.3%
White
63.1%
Hispanic
17.9%
Two or more races
10.9%
Asian
4.2%
Black
2.1%
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 377 Students
Washington State University 320 Students
Central Washington University 191 Students
Western Washington University 159 Students
Boise State University 148 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 141 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 131 Students
Eastern Washington University 102 Students
Arizona State University 101 Students
Oregon State University 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 136 Students
Psychology 88 Students
Biology 82 Students
Nursing 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 68 Students
Education 50 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Marketing 37 Students
Engineering 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 254 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/22/2025
The best part of my experience was all the different clubs available at my school. I was able to join a couple different clubs which helped prepare me for my career goals and meet similar minded people. The worst parts of my experience was the lack of diversity in the school, leading me to feel less connected with my peers.
5.0 Sophomore
12/16/2024
Sumner High School is a great school. The students have a variety of clubs and sports activities to choose from, or they have the opportunity to create their own clubs. Some teachers are very supportive if students have questions, but they could improve on extra help students may need in academics. I love the small town feel of going to Sumner High School. I feel safe and part of a great high school experience.
3.0 Alum
1/19/2024
While I know that they have been renovating the school since I've been there, overall I think that there is a hierarchy at the school and lots of fake programs to help encourage "kindness." It's difficult for anyone who isn't white to attend the school and feel welcome.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 12 Reviews
1.0 other
5/18/2025
Now looking back at my school years they were morbidly messed up I had made a comment in the 9th grade about shooting myself under my breath and someone told their parent I was planning a school shooting and I felt forced to agree with what they said due to the principal being quite aggressive about...
4.0 parent
5/16/2020
So far we've had 3 teens in this school, our oldest did the International Baccalaureate full program and loved it. My soon to be grad, has been ultra involved with theater and despite being a full time Running Start student, Sumner was home base. My 3rd isn't much for the school spirit culture but h...
5.0 parent
5/23/2019
Great school. My child was able to go to college and get her CNA at 16 so it’s a win for us.
5.0 student
3/31/2019
Sumner High School is a very special place, and sometimes that is hard to realize until you leave.

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Sumner High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sumner, WA, in the Sumner neighborhood, and is served by the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,857 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Sumner High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $608,593. Discover additional schools in the area, like E.B. Walker High School, Psd Special Services, Cascade Christian -Junior High/High School, and more. Learn more about what Sumner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sumner High School.

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