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Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

Washington · Public School District
15
Schools
10,414
Students
$19,617
Per-Pupil Spend
+37% nat'l
32.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
90.5%
Graduation Rate
+4.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sumner-Bonney Lake School District is a public school district in Washington serving 10,414 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,617 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lakeridge Middle School06–08723
Mountain View Middle School06–08847
Sumner Middle School06–08677
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bonney Lake High School09–121,636
Sumner High School09–121,728
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sumner Special ServicesPK–PK21
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,617+37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
34%
State
60.5%
Local (property tax)
33.6%
Federal
6.0%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
10,414
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.5%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.5% graduation rate — 4.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,617 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 10,414 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
The graduation rate is 90.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spend per student?
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spends $19,617 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
32% of students in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
No, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sumner-Bonney Lake School District serve?
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.