C
Below Average
58/100

Spanaway Lake High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1305 168th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 62% · Math 24% proficient · 30th percentile in Washington
Graduation
B+
88% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
1,804
Students
enrolled
22.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%30/100reading 40th percentile, math 20th percentile among Washington high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%69/10088% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%66/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+3 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate88% (+19 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%22%reading -15 pts, math -27 pts15th percentile (list)
Black55%25%reading +3 pts, math +3 pts54th percentile (list)
Hispanic67%27%reading +11 pts, math +3 pts61st percentile (list)
Asian65%25%reading -18 pts, math -42 pts12th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%25%reading -12 pts, math -23 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income57%17%reading +2 pts, math -8 pts36th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1305 168th Street East
City Spanaway
ZIP Code 98387
District 5300480
NCES School ID 530048001821
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98387

Understanding the community around Spanaway Lake High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,340
Per Capita Income $36,008
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $373,400
Median Rent $1,721
Owner-Occupied 76.6%
Renter-Occupied 23.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Spanaway Lake High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 28.4%
Hispanic/Latino 23.4%
Two or More Races 18.1%
Black 13.8%
Pacific Islander 8.5%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,804
Teachers (FTE) 80.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spanaway Lake High School?
Spanaway Lake High School has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Spanaway Lake High School?
Spanaway Lake High School has 1,804 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1.
What grades does Spanaway Lake High School serve?
Spanaway Lake High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spanaway Lake High School receive per student?
Spanaway Lake High School receives $18,928 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spanaway Lake High School in 98387 ▼
Avg Home Value
$511,530
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,807
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
23.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026