Challenger High School
Spanaway, WA · Bethel School District
Alternative school · Grades 7-12 · Suburb, large
293rd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 33%▲ Improving
18117 A Street South, Spanaway, WA 98387
(253)800-6800NCES ID 530048002200Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 132 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.6% | 52.5% | ▼ 15.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 20.8% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 13.9% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 6.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 7.3% | 1.6% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.6% | 1.6% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $513K in zip 98387 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Challenger High School
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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.