Graham Kapowsin High School

2,087 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.

2,087

Total Students

86.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graham Kapowsin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	940
Hispanic	425
Black	149
Asian	105
Two or More	338
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	111

White
940 (45.0%)
Hispanic
425 (20.4%)
Two or More
338 (16.2%)
Black
149 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
111 (5.3%)
Asian
105 (5.0%)
American Indian
19 (0.9%)

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:	2,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
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 9 551

Grade 10 568

Grade 11 509

Grade 12 459