Graham Kapowsin High School

2,011 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Graham-Kapowsin High School (GKHS), located in Graham, Washington, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Bethel School District. As a prominent fixture in the local community, the school is well-known for its large student body and its strong commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence. The campus provides a wide range of programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and diverse elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Graham-Kapowsin has established a highly competitive reputation in athletics and school spirit. The school is particularly recognized for its successful football program and robust performing arts departments, which frequently foster a strong sense of community and school pride. With a focus on fostering "Eagles" who are responsible and engaged citizens, the school prioritizes student growth through a blend of traditional instruction, community involvement, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations.

2,011

Total Students

84.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graham Kapowsin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	983
Hispanic	378
Black	157
Asian	82
Two or More	308
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	80

White
983 (48.9 %)
Hispanic
378 (18.8 %)
Two or More
308 (15.3 %)
Black
157 (7.8 %)
Asian
82 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
80 (4.0 %)
American Indian
21 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-6100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,011
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	756
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	244

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 557

Grade 10 530

Grade 11 488

Grade 12 436