Spanaway Lake High School

1305 168th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387

slhs.bethelsd.org

1,787 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Spanaway Lake High School, located in Spanaway, Washington, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Bethel School District. As a central academic institution for the community, the school offers a diverse range of educational programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including rigorous core curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The school is known for its "Sentinels" school spirit and fosters a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and student involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Spanaway Lake High School provides a robust extracurricular environment featuring a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to cultivate leadership, teamwork, and personal growth among the student body. With a commitment to inclusivity and student support, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative learning environment that connects students to their community and prepares them for the challenges of college and the workforce.

1,787

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spanaway Lake High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	500
Hispanic	437
Black	243
Asian	126
Two or More	299
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	158

White
500 (28.0%)
Hispanic
437 (24.5%)
Two or More
299 (16.8%)
Black
243 (13.6%)
Pacific Islander
158 (8.9%)
Asian
126 (7.1%)
American Indian
20 (1.1%)

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)800-5600
Website:	http://slhs.bethelsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	850
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	232

* 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 9 452

Grade 10 474

Grade 11 446

Grade 12 415