For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,721 students in 98387, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98387, WA are Bethel High School, Acceleration Academy and Challenger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98387 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98387, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98387 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bethel High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98387, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22215 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7000
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,651 students
Rank: #22.
Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16218 Pacific Ave
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 267-1045
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 267-1045
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Challenger High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18117 A Street South
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6800
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Spanaway Lake High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 168th Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5600
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,804 students
Rank: #55.
Bethel Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7319 Eustis Hunt Rd
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-3100
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-3100
Grades: K-12
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition 18-21 Program
Special Education School
516 176th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-2300
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-2300
Grades: 12
| 51 students
98387, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Grades: PK
| n/a students
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 19 students
1311 172nd St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Instructional Support Team High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
516 E 176th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Pierce County Skill Center Summer School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-5950
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-5950
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
21917 38th Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 536-7227
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 536-7227
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Spanaway Elementary Eceap (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 166th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Spanaway Lake High School Preschool (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1305 168th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Sped Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98387, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98387, WA include Bethel High School, Acceleration Academy and Challenger High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98387?
6 public high schools are located in 98387.
What is the racial composition of students in 98387?
98387 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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