Bethel High School
Spanaway, WA · Bethel School District · Grades 9-12
177th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 59%▲ Improving
Bethel High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bethel High School 177th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
Bethel High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 434 students tested
Bethel High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,651 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 42.8% | ▼ 23.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 23.9% | ▲ 13.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 16.3% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.6% | 6.4% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 5.2% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 7.4% | 3.7% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Bethel High School
Typical home value $513K in zip 98387 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Bethel High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Challenger High SchoolBethel School District · 3.6 mi away293rd of 437
ELA 44% · Math 15% - 4Spanaway Lake High SchoolBethel School District · 3.9 mi away271st of 437
ELA 50% · Math 15% - 6Graham Kapowsin High SchoolBethel School District · 4.3 mi away212th of 437
ELA 57% · Math 23% - –Acceleration AcademyBethel School District · 4.6 mi away
- 8Emerald Ridge High SchoolPuyallup School District · 5.9 mi away114th of 437
ELA 72% · Math 28% - –GATES Secondary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 6.5 mi away
- 5Gov John Rogers High SchoolPuyallup School District · 6.6 mi away219th of 437
ELA 59% · Math 20% - 4Washington High SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 7.2 mi away298th of 437
ELA 44% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bethel High School in?
Bethel High School is part of the Bethel School District district in Spanaway, Washington.
Is Bethel High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bethel High School 177th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bethel High School?
White 43%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 16%, Black 6% (1,651 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bethel High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98387 is $513K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.