At a glance
Reported students
2,087
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
86.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
529.5
Graham Kapowsin High School: 2,087 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
24.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,964
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81.39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.1:1
What the reported data says about Graham Kapowsin High School
Graham Kapowsin High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Graham. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Bethel School District. NCES reports 2,087 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, above the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.4%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Graham Kapowsin High School
- 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 86.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.22 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.22
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45%
- Hispanic20.4%
- Black7.1%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.3%
- Multiracial16.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bethel School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spanaway Lake High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,787 reported students
Bethel High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,688 reported students
Acceleration Academy
High · Grades 09–12
450 reported students
Pierce County Skills Center
High · Grades 08–12
355 reported students
Challenger High School
High · Grades 07–12
318 reported students
Academy for Community Transition
High · Grades 12–12
58 reported students
Public schools near Graham Kapowsin High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Ridge High School High · Puyallup School District | 10–12 | 1,599 | 2.5 mi |
| Bethel High School High · Bethel School District | 09–12 | 1,688 | 4.3 mi |
| Orting High School High · Orting School District | 09–12 | 876 | 4.8 mi |
| Pierce County Skills Center High · Bethel School District | 08–12 | 355 | 4.9 mi |
| Gov John Rogers High School High · Puyallup School District | 09–12 | 1,788 | 5.7 mi |
| Spanaway Lake High School High · Bethel School District | 09–12 | 1,787 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Graham Kapowsin High School
What grades does Graham Kapowsin High School serve?
Graham Kapowsin High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bethel School District.
How many students attend Graham Kapowsin High School?
Graham Kapowsin High School reported 2,087 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,964 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Graham Kapowsin High School?
The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 2,087 students and 86.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Graham Kapowsin High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Graham Kapowsin High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Graham Kapowsin High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Graham Kapowsin High School in?
Graham Kapowsin High School is part of Bethel School District, based in Spanaway, WA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Graham Kapowsin High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Emerald Ridge High School (2.5 mi), Bethel High School (4.3 mi), Orting High School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.