Sumner High School

www.sumnersd.org

1,857 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sumner High School, located in Sumner, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths. The institution is recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment, where faculty emphasize critical thinking, character development, and academic excellence.

Beyond the classroom, Sumner High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, the performing arts, and a wide array of service-based clubs. The school’s traditions and focus on school spirit contribute to a collaborative atmosphere, aiming to engage students holistically. By leveraging modern facilities and a focus on inclusive growth, Sumner High School remains committed to nurturing the potential of its diverse student body as they transition into adulthood.

1,857

Total Students

82.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumner High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,172
Hispanic	338
Black	37
Asian	76
Two or More	206
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	13

White
1,172 (63.1%)
Hispanic
338 (18.2%)
Two or More
206 (11.1%)
Asian
76 (4.1%)
Black
37 (2.0%)
American Indian
14 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.7%)

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:	Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Phone:	(253)891-5500
Website:	http://www.sumnersd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	195

* 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 9 491

Grade 10 476

Grade 11 468

Grade 12 422