Challenger High School

Public 7-12

 18117 A Street South
       Spanaway, WA  98387


(253) 800-6800

District: Bethel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 442 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,217 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
21.0%
Two or more races:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Compare Details Challenger High School ranks worse than 98.1% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Challenger High School ranks worse than 92.1% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Bethel School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.34. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Challenger High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Challenger High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Bethel School District. Student population at Challenger High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (21%), two or more races (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bethel School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenger High School is 14.2, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Bethel School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenger High School is $22,217, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Bethel School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Challenger High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenger High School 529th of 539 Washington public middle schools. (See Challenger High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Challenger High School 407th of 442 Washington public high schools. (See Challenger High School in the ranking list.)

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Bethel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel School District 143rd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Challenger High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.92 529th 539 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Challenger High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Challenger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.29 325th 390 16.7%
2005 52.76 221st 394 43.9%
2006 39.90 270th 395 31.6%
2007 48.85 241st 399 39.6%
2008 48.70 244th 396 38.4%
2009 19.99 335th 402 16.7%
2010 55.29 213th 423 49.6%
2011 31.76 311th 440 29.3%
2012 31.63 328th 450 27.1%
2013 39.54 312th 454 31.3%
2019 9.86 394th 417 5.5%
2021 13.53 421st 455 7.5%
2022 15.80 383rd 434 11.8%
2023 13.34 407th 442 7.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Challenger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.11 321st 344 6.7%
2021 17.90 359th 392 8.4%
2022 28.68 280th 370 24.3%
2023 16.09 333rd 362 8.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Challenger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.28 309th 358 13.7%
2021 17.44 340th 390 12.8%
2022 23.04 300th 368 18.5%
2023 14.70 326th 357 8.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Challenger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.03 249th 254 2.0%
2019 3.48 352nd 355 0.8%
2021 26.97 301st 395 23.8%
2022 13.88 331st 363 8.8%
2023 15.26 319th 358 10.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Challenger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 3.36 278th 278 0.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Challenger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.33 363rd 382 5.0%
2021 22.70 341st 413 17.4%
2022 11.36 359th 390 7.9%
2023 9.20 358th 379 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Open Quote My son had huge issues in traditional high school so we enrolled him in Challenger. I carried with me the standard bias that alternative high schools are for burn outs, trouble makers, addicts and kids bound for prison. Was I ever wrong!! My son thrived!! Graduated with honors and now works at Amazon. The teachers are great and will go out of their way to help any kids willing to try. There is a low student to teacher ratio that allows for more individual instruction and my son was still able to participate in district athletics. If your kid needs help send them here! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Challenger High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 168 6 8 2 6 n/a n/a 0 190
1990 196 1 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 205
1991 176 3 13 4 9 n/a n/a 0 205
1992 203 8 23 8 8 n/a n/a 0 250
1993 210 11 22 7 6 n/a n/a 0 256
1994 254 15 23 11 19 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 197 17 21 9 13 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 197 17 21 9 13 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 297 23 19 15 18 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 297 21 14 21 19 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 294 16 14 17 20 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 298 23 17 18 15 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 260 13 9 20 18 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 293 23 12 14 16 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 293 23 12 14 16 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 304 31 14 21 17 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 320 38 18 27 12 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 327 26 21 36 21 n/a n/a 0 431
2007 343 38 32 44 17 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 400 54 26 43 23 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 436 56 45 45 31 n/a n/a 0 613
2010 225 32 35 40 14 n/a n/a 0 346
2011 223 24 24 33 12 3 11 0 330
2012 222 27 14 42 15 6 8 0 334
2013 248 26 23 40 16 7 30 0 390
2014 217 34 13 50 12 5 23 0 354
2015 195 28 14 48 6 10 16 0 317
2016 183 27 15 36 8 10 21 0 300
2017 174 17 9 39 6 3 14 0 262
2018 167 16 5 52 3 6 17 0 266
2019 150 27 3 57 5 9 27 0 278
2020 136 19 5 46 8 10 35 1 260
2021 142 16 2 46 6 8 33 1 254
2022 145 20 1 49 5 6 32 0 258
2023 150 17 7 57 2 4 33 1 271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenger High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 205 0.0 0.0 0
1991 205 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 250 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 256 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 322 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 257 0.0 0.0 n/a
1996 257 0.0 0.0 n/a
1997 372 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 372 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 361 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 371 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 320 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 358 0.0 n/a 35.8
2003 358 0.0 n/a 35.8
2004 387 0.0 n/a 40.8
2005 415 n/a n/a 33.5
2006 431 0.0 n/a 38.5
2007 474 0.0 n/a 41.8
2008 546 n/a n/a 36.4
2009 613 n/a n/a 22.3
2010 346 23.2 14.8 36.4
2011 330 15.6 21.1 27.6
2012 334 12.8 26.0 54.8
2013 390 13.0 30.0 45.6
2014 354 n/a n/a 55.6
2015 317 14.0 22.6 67.2
2016 300 15.0 20.0 57.3
2017 262 16.0 16.3 68.7
2018 266 16.0 16.6 59.8
2019 278 16.0 17.3 68.3
2020 260 16.0 16.2 66.9
2021 254 15.0 16.9 56.7
2022 258 15.0 17.2 57.8
2023 271 19.0 14.2 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Challenger High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 205 0.0 0.0 0
1991 205 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 250 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 256 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 322 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 257 0.0 0.0 n/a
1996 257 0.0 0.0 n/a
1997 372 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 372 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 361 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 371 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 320 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 358 0.0 n/a 35.8
2003 358 0.0 n/a 35.8
2004 387 0.0 n/a 40.8
2005 415 n/a n/a 33.5
2006 431 0.0 n/a 38.5
2007 474 0.0 n/a 41.8
2008 546 n/a n/a 36.4
2009 613 n/a n/a 22.3
2010 346 23.2 14.8 36.4
2011 330 15.6 21.1 27.6
2012 334 12.8 26.0 54.8
2013 390 13.0 30.0 45.6
2014 354 n/a n/a 55.6
2015 317 14.0 22.6 67.2
2016 300 15.0 20.0 57.3
2017 262 16.0 16.3 68.7
2018 266 16.0 16.6 59.8
2019 278 16.0 17.3 68.3
2020 260 16.0 16.2 66.9
2021 254 15.0 16.9 56.7
2022 258 15.0 17.2 57.8
2023 271 19.0 14.2 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Challenger High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.4%0.4%1.4%4.0%98.9%98.6%98.6%96.4%98.9%98.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Challenger High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $516 (3.2%) $15,780 (96.8%) $16,297
2020 $112 (0.8%) $14,174 (99.2%) $14,286
2021 $236 (1.1%) $21,272 (98.9%) $21,508
2022 $550 (2.5%) $21,666 (97.5%) $22,216

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenger High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 394th of 417 High schoolsRanks 407th of 442 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger High School)46.743.2
 3.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District)64.857.3
 7.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Challenger High School)13.310.8
 2.5%
   10th Grade Math (Bethel School District)3018.6
 11.3%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Challenger High School)25.330.1
 4.8%
   11th Grade Science (Bethel School District)3640.2
 4.2%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Challenger High School)46.726.3
 20.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bethel School District)58.948.7
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Challenger High School)13.310.9
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Bethel School District)46.835.4
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Challenger High School)25.326.4
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Bethel School District)44.141.5
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students278271
 2.5%
African American2717
 37%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic5757
Pacific Islander94
 55.6%
White150150
Two or More Races2733
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%65.7%
 2.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Challenger High School.

Challenger High School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Washington high schools.

Students at Challenger High School are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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