Graham-Kapowsin High School Explained

Graham-Kapowsin High School
Streetaddress:	22100 108th Avenue East
Country:	United States
Zipcode:	98338
District:	Bethel School district
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	2.011 (2022–23)^[1]
Teaching Staff:	84.81
Ratio:	23.71
Motto:	Orange and blue starts with you
Nickname:	Eagle
Colors:	Royal blue and orange ^[2]
Footnotes:	^[3]

Graham-Kapowsin High School is a high school in the Bethel School District, Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its doors first opened to grade 10 and 11 students in September 2005. GK added grade 12 students beginning Fall 2006.^[4] Grade 9 joined in the 2012–13 school year.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,833 students enrolled in the 2022–23 school year was:

• Male - 50.6%
• Female - 49.4%
• Native American/Alaskan - 1.0%
• Asian - 4.1%
• Black - 7.8%
• Hispanic - 18.8%
• Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - 4.0%
• White - 48.9%
• Multiracial - 15.3%

49.0% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.^[1]

Academics

Languages taught at this school include Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. AP classes are also offered.^[5]

Athletics

The GK Eagles are members of the South Division of the South Puget Sound League in Washington's West Central District.

The 2021 football team finished with an undefeated season and a Class 4A state title.^[6]

Ongoing Construction

The main building of GKHS was renovated.

External links

• • Bethel School District Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Graham Kapowsin High School. National Center for Education Statistics. March 8, 2024.
2. Web site: Graham-Kapowsin High School. 2024-04-27. Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association. en-US.
3. Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Graham Kapowsin High School. ed.gov. 14 December 2015.
4. Web site: Graham-Kapowsin High School Home Page. edline.net. 14 December 2015.
5. http://bethelsd.org/gkhs Graham-Kapowsin High School Home Page
6. News: Joshua Wood named 2021 MaxPreps Washington High School Football Player of the Year. MaxPreps. Aaron. Williams. December 9, 2021. December 22, 2021.