- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spanaway, WA
Bethel High School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530048000119
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Bethel High School shrank from 1,739 students in 2022-23 to 1,651 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 80.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 530048000119 · Spanaway, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,688 enr · 21.4:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Bethel High School shrank from 1,739 students in 2022-23 to 1,651 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 80.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bethel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- This school
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- Cedarcrest Mid 765
Cedarcrest Middle School
765 students
What this shows Bethel High School reports 1,688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel High School compares
Bethel High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,688 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,688
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 18.3%
African American 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Bethel High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Spanaway
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel High School
How many students attend Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has 1,688 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,739 (2022-23) → 1,651 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel High School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel High School?
42.7% of students at Bethel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel High School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel High School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethel High School rank among high schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Spanaway, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Spanaway on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Bethel High School, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Liberty Middle School (857 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.