Challenger High School
Spanaway, WA · Bethel School District · Grades 7-12
293rd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 33%▲ Improving
Challenger High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Challenger High School 293rd of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — improving.
Challenger High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 132 students tested
Challenger High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 52.5% | ▼ 8.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.1% | 20.8% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 13.9% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Black | 9.6% | 6.0% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.4% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
Homes near Challenger High School
Typical home value $513K in zip 98387 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Challenger High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Acceleration AcademyBethel School District · 1.2 mi away
- 4Spanaway Lake High SchoolBethel School District · 1.2 mi away271st of 437
ELA 50% · Math 15% - –GATES Secondary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 3.2 mi away
- 6Bethel High SchoolBethel School District · 3.6 mi away177th of 437
ELA 62% · Math 24% - 4Washington High SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 3.7 mi away298th of 437
ELA 44% · Math 14% - 4Franklin Pierce High SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 4.6 mi away276th of 437
ELA 47% · Math 17% - –CPSD Open Doors ProgramClover Park School District · 5.7 mi away
- 3Clover Park High SchoolClover Park School District · 6.1 mi away312th of 437
ELA 41% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Challenger High School in?
Challenger High School is part of the Bethel School District district in Spanaway, Washington.
Is Challenger High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Challenger High School 293rd of 437 Washington high schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Challenger High School?
White 53%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 14%, Black 6% (366 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Challenger 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.