At a glance
Reported students
1,857
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
627
Sumner High School: 1,857 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
22.5:1 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
- 1,742
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.3:1
What the reported data says about Sumner High School
Sumner High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sumner. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. NCES reports 1,857 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, 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 (63.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.2%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. 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. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sumner High School
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.4 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 6.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.1%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black2%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial11.1%
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
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bonney Lake High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,643 reported students
Mountain View Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
937 reported students
Lakeridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
763 reported students
Sumner Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
674 reported students
Donald Eismann Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
648 reported students
Maple Lawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
628 reported students
Public schools near Sumner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E B Walker High School High · Puyallup School District | 08–12 | 120 | 2.3 mi |
| Puyallup High School High · Puyallup School District | 10–12 | 1,815 | 3.4 mi |
| Bonney Lake High School High · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | 09–12 | 1,643 | 4.2 mi |
| Auburn Riverside High School High · Auburn School District | 09–12 | 1,852 | 4.5 mi |
| Puyallup Open Doors/POD High · Puyallup School District | 09–12 | 124 | 5 mi |
| Gov John Rogers High School High · Puyallup School District | 09–12 | 1,788 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sumner High School
What grades does Sumner High School serve?
Sumner High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
How many students attend Sumner High School?
Sumner High School reported 1,857 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,742 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sumner High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 1,857 students and 82.4 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 Sumner High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sumner High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumner-Bonney Lake School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sumner High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sumner High School in?
Sumner High School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, based in Sumner, WA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sumner High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include E B Walker High School (2.3 mi), Puyallup High School (3.4 mi), Bonney Lake High School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.