Challenger High School is a public school in Spanaway, Washington. The school serves grades 9-12 and graduates 100 to 130 students each year. To enroll, students must meet certain requirements, and unlike other high schools in the district, a normal school day at Challenger is 3 hours long.
Serving 318 students in grades 7-12, Challenger High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challenger High School's student population of 318 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Challenger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1522 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
4%
5%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raven
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger High School's ranking?
Challenger High School is ranked #1522 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Challenger High School?
The graduation rate of Challenger High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Challenger High School?
318 students attend Challenger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Challenger High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger High School?
Challenger High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger High School offer ?
Challenger High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Challenger High School part of?
Challenger High School is part of Bethel School District.
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