Summary:
The Bethel School District in Washington serves approximately 6,743 high school students across seven schools, including traditional comprehensive high schools, alternative programs, and a vocational center, with the district ranking in the middle of state districts overall.
Among the traditional high schools, Bethel High School stands out as the top academic performer with the highest test scores and a strong 93.2% graduation rate, showing notable improvement in recent years. Graham Kapowsin High School and Spanaway Lake High School are similar in size and also maintain graduation rates above 91%, contributing to the district's overall graduation rate of 91.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
The district includes specialized options like the Pierce County Skills Center for vocational training and several alternative schools with mixed outcomes; Challenger High School receives high per-student funding, while Acceleration Academy has a very low graduation rate and high student-teacher ratio. A key area for the Bethel School District to address is math proficiency, which lags behind state averages across all schools.
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