SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

Spanaway Lake High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bethel School District school district, located in Spanaway, WA with about 1,585 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 69 teachers, Spanaway Lake High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spanaway Lake High School, located in Spanaway, Washington, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Bethel School District. As a central academic institution for the community, the school offers a diverse range of educational programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including rigorous core curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The school is known for its "Sentinels" school spirit and fosters a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and student involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Spanaway Lake High School provides a robust extracurricular environment featuring a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to cultivate leadership, teamwork, and personal growth among the student body. With a commitment to inclusivity and student support, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative learning environment that connects students to their community and prepares them for the challenges of college and the workforce.

For more information, contact Spanaway Lake High School at (253) 683-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1305 168th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387-5906
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SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Spanaway, WA with about 1,585 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,585
Teachers:
69.27
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,585 students

White
42.3%
Hispanic/Latino
19.1%
Black or African American
15.8%
Asian
8.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.