- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spanaway, WA
Spanaway Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Spanaway Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530048001821
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanaway Lake High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanaway Lake High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanaway Lake High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Spanaway Lake High School held near 1,804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.6 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530048001821 · Spanaway, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,787 enr · 23.5:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Spanaway Lake High School held near 1,804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.6 → 80.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Spanaway Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- This school
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
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 Spanaway Lake High School reports 1,787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanaway Lake High School compares
Spanaway Lake High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,787 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,787
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 16.8%
African American 13.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.9%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 28.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.2, Spanaway Lake High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Spanaway Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spanaway Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~1,787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spanaway Lake High School
How many students attend Spanaway Lake High School?
Spanaway Lake High School has 1,787 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,817 (2022-23) → 1,804 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanaway Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanaway Lake High School is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spanaway Lake High School?
50.7% of students at Spanaway Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanaway Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Spanaway Lake High School is White at 28.0% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanaway Lake High School?
Spanaway Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Spanaway Lake High School rank among high schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanaway Lake High School ranks #2 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 Spanaway Lake High School, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Bethel High School (1,688 students), and Liberty Middle School (857 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.