Is Graham Kapowsin High School a good school?

Graham Kapowsin High School ranks 321 st of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Graham Kapowsin High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,011 students attended Graham Kapowsin High School.

What is the racial makeup of Graham Kapowsin High School?

Students at Graham Kapowsin High School are 49% White, 19% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Graham Kapowsin High School?

Graham Kapowsin High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Frederickson Elementary Elementary : Graham Elementary Elementary : Kapowsin Elementary Elementary : Nelson Elementary School Elementary : Pioneer Valley Elementary Middle : Frontier Middle School Middle : Liberty Middle School

Graham Kapowsin High School

Summary:

Graham Kapowsin High School is a public high school in Graham, Washington, serving 2,011 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Bethel School District, which is ranked 141 out of 247 school districts in the state.

While Graham Kapowsin High School has a diverse student population, with nearly half of the students identifying as non-White, the school has struggled academically compared to the state and district averages. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are all below the Bethel School District and Washington state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 93.6% is higher than the district and state, but its dropout rate of 3.4% is also higher. Additionally, a significant portion (48.98%) of the student body comes from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Compared to other high schools in the area, such as Emerald Ridge High School and Gov. John Rogers High School, Graham Kapowsin High School generally underperforms academically. The school also faces achievement gaps for certain student subgroups, particularly Asian, African American, and Special Education students. While the school's diversity is a strength, more targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve overall student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

22100 108th Ave E
Graham, WA 98338

(253) 800-6100

District: Bethel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
321^st of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,844

Feeder schools for Graham Kapowsin High School:

Elementary:	Frederickson Elementary
	Graham Elementary
	Kapowsin Elementary
	Nelson Elementary School
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	Pioneer Valley Elementary
Middle:	Frontier Middle School
	Liberty Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 2,011

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Two or more races:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Graham Kapowsin High School ranks worse than 73.5% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Bethel School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Graham Kapowsin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Graham Kapowsin High School has the largest high school student body size in the Bethel School District. Student population at Graham Kapowsin High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graham Kapowsin High School is 23.7, which is the 3^rd best among 4 high schools in the Bethel School District. (See more...)

Compare Graham Kapowsin High School employs 84.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graham Kapowsin High School is $15,844. 4 high schools in the Bethel School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Graham Kapowsin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Graham Kapowsin High School 321^st of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Graham Kapowsin High School in the ranking list.)

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Bethel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel School District 141^st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Graham Kapowsin High School

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Rank History for all students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2007	53.41	213^th	399	46.6%
2008	59.74	179^th	396	54.8%
2009	56.86	205^th	402	49.0%
2010	61.20	186^th	423	56.0%
2011	53.53	201^st	440	54.3%
2012	49.69	247^th	450	45.1%
2013	61.98	169^th	454	62.8%
2015	76.75	59^th	341	82.7%
2016	65.14	107^th	306	65.0%
2017	64.81	118^th	301	60.8%
2018	44.83	202^nd	315	35.9%
2019	41.54	254^th	417	39.1%
2021	44.78	236^th	455	48.1%
2022	39.55	265^th	434	38.9%
2023	28.30	319^th	442	27.8%
2024	28.84	321^st	437	26.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	29.07	70^th	91	23.1%
2019	28.79	125^th	163	23.3%
2021	29.12	150^th	195	23.1%
2022	31.80	130^th	179	27.4%
2023	16.72	150^th	166	9.6%
2024	32.61	112^th	161	30.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.51	41^st	69	40.6%
2021	46.54	42^nd	102	58.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	22.68	118^th	139	15.1%
2019	35.37	84^th	128	34.4%
2021	48.19	91^st	212	57.1%
2022	32.60	96^th	130	26.2%
2023	11.90	108^th	110	1.8%
2024	17.73	102^nd	110	7.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	47.87	136^th	227	40.1%
2019	36.26	238^th	344	30.8%
2021	47.04	193^rd	392	50.8%
2022	45.73	193^rd	370	47.8%
2023	22.50	304^th	362	16.0%
2024	31.21	260^th	356	27.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.06	29^th	43	32.6%
2024	56.91	8^th	24	66.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	46.95	151^st	243	37.9%
2019	45.06	213^th	358	40.5%
2021	49.08	176^th	390	54.9%
2022	37.94	233^rd	368	36.7%
2023	30.62	256^th	357	28.3%
2024	33.09	245^th	347	29.4%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	21.40	27^th	31	12.9%
2021	14.13	46^th	47	2.1%
2022	38.48	27^th	38	28.9%
2023	11.03	30^th	31	3.2%
2024	7.74	33^rd	34	2.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	36.85	184^th	254	27.6%
2019	37.33	237^th	355	33.2%
2021	39.97	233^rd	395	41.0%
2022	34.21	243^rd	363	33.1%
2023	20.46	288^th	358	19.6%
2024	20.42	304^th	362	16.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	8.63	84^th	87	3.4%
2019	27.19	96^th	121	20.7%
2021	26.80	102^nd	136	25.0%
2022	30.88	89^th	124	28.2%
2023	19.21	99^th	118	16.1%
2024	5.99	111^th	113	1.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	49.02	39^th	86	54.7%
2021	56.36	40^th	111	64.0%
2022	38.81	55^th	89	38.2%
2023	41.30	48^th	78	38.5%
2024	24.59	53^rd	70	24.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	46.09	87^th	156	44.2%
2019	37.24	152^nd	241	36.9%
2021	42.76	147^th	278	47.1%
2022	44.11	140^th	261	46.4%
2023	33.20	167^th	249	32.9%
2024	41.13	136^th	248	45.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.62	1^st	19	94.7%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.64	10^th	33	69.7%
2022	72.45	3^rd	17	82.4%

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Rank History for White students at Graham Kapowsin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	35.46	174^th	222	21.6%
2019	39.49	249^th	382	34.8%
2021	47.23	202^nd	413	51.1%
2022	30.46	294^th	390	24.6%
2023	23.58	306^th	379	19.3%
2024	20.89	319^th	374	14.7%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, February 25, 2013

There are more teachers there than do not care than do. There is one particular math teacher who has more than 90% of his students fail his class and the administration will do nothing about him. They push the kids to take several AP classes in order to look good as a school. There is a serious bullying problem at that school and in the handbook it states that it is not tolerated, however, the administration turns a blind eye to the bullying. Just last year they had a student commit suicide over being bullied, yet the administration continues to allow it to go on. They have "orange and blue starts with you" days, but even the kids say that it is a joke. This school is more worried about looking good that it covers up anything that will show how it really is. They would not let my child out of the school to attend another Bethel school so we signed her up for running start, just to get her out of there. The following year we appealed and she was allowed to leave. A friend of mine had the same problem and they actually had to move out of the district to get away. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Graham Kapowsin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	722	51	74	43	36	n/a	n/a	0	926
2007	1041	78	90	85	46	n/a	n/a	0	1340
2008	1068	84	89	108	55	n/a	n/a	0	1404
2009	1053	88	92	106	59	n/a	n/a	0	1398
2010	990	92	103	114	54	n/a	n/a	0	1353
2011	946	112	100	133	45	7	17	0	1360
2012	907	85	96	137	37	9	24	0	1295
2013	1312	139	128	196	34	18	59	0	1886
2014	1257	123	117	207	35	21	73	0	1833
2015	1282	121	97	219	31	18	87	0	1855
2016	1310	141	81	261	29	23	115	0	1960
2017	1250	132	89	279	30	27	143	0	1950
2018	1234	132	96	288	29	37	154	0	1970
2019	1131	104	73	310	18	42	227	1	1906
2020	1091	110	75	324	22	57	233	0	1912
2021	1009	103	72	324	15	65	260	2	1850
2022	1009	137	73	377	21	61	282	3	1963
2023	983	157	82	378	21	80	308	2	2011

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Graham Kapowsin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	926	0.0	n/a	0
2007	1340	0.0	n/a	0
2008	1404	n/a	n/a	22.3
2009	1398	n/a	n/a	22.3
2010	1353	63.3	21.3	25.6
2011	1360	59.0	23.0	20.5
2012	1295	57.3	22.6	31.4
2013	1886	77.5	24.3	29.9
2014	1833	n/a	n/a	37.4
2015	1855	79.0	23.4	38.7
2016	1960	78.0	25.1	33.8
2017	1950	82.5	23.6	42.6
2018	1970	83.2	23.6	35.1
2019	1906	80.5	23.6	37.6
2020	1912	79.9	23.9	37.9
2021	1850	79.4	23.2	37.8
2022	1963	83.4	23.5	39
2023	2011	84.8	23.7	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Graham Kapowsin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	926	0.0	n/a	0
2007	1340	0.0	n/a	0
2008	1404	n/a	n/a	22.3
2009	1398	n/a	n/a	22.3
2010	1353	63.3	21.3	25.6
2011	1360	59.0	23.0	20.5
2012	1295	57.3	22.6	31.4
2013	1886	77.5	24.3	29.9
2014	1833	n/a	n/a	37.4
2015	1855	79.0	23.4	38.7
2016	1960	78.0	25.1	33.8
2017	1950	82.5	23.6	42.6
2018	1970	83.2	23.6	35.1
2019	1906	80.5	23.6	37.6
2020	1912	79.9	23.9	37.9
2021	1850	79.4	23.2	37.8
2022	1963	83.4	23.5	39
2023	2011	84.8	23.7	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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