Bethel High School

I absolutely loved being a student at Bethel. I graduated in 2008, and still continue to speak to my teachers.. I had great relationships with them. Unfortunately, I will have to agree that occasionally I got away with things other students couldn't.But I think I am one of the few who feel this way, yes teachers pick favorites, everyone does! I can only assume it was because I was involved in sports. My experience at Bethel High School was one to remember, because of all the amazing friends I had, the overall school spirit, and the teachers who taught me well!! Once a Brave, always a Brave!!
--Submitted by a student

As a military family I am so disappointed how our military students are treated & thought of in Bethel H.S, unless you are of the white race, you don't get the same chances. i have one that graduated & one that is still there unfortunately. my graduated one tells me stories of how so many students that are in sports don't even participated in class work & yet they get excellent grades when they are not even there. i have talked to many parents & they all said this has been known kids that are in sports get away with so much but the staff seem to look the other way. i have given up with bethel h.s. But they sure are happy to see you when their contracts are almost up and they wait till the kids are to go back to school & then picket, funny how that works
--Submitted by a parent

As a student at Bethel High, I couldn't ask for a warmer, more welcoming environment to learn and grow. The staff at Bethel genuinely care about each and every study and always have their best interest at heart. Student are given many opportunities to lead and explore new things. I love Bethel and I am so grateful for the three wonderful years that I have spent here. Once a Brave, Always a Brave!
--Submitted by a student

As a community member I have seen Behtel High decline greatly over the last five years. The staff is indifferent to the students safety and well being, test scores are low and racial problems and drugs issues are common. After seeing first hand the problems this school has I chose to home school my niece, she attended for less than a semester and was begging us to transfer to Spanaway Lake or Graham Kapowsin. She is hispanic and native american and said that she did not feel safe. The two other high school in the district are great, I have no idea why Bethel H.S. is allowed to decline like this, it is by far the worst school in teh district.

Have had 3 children go through Bethel High School and I give this school top ratings for not only offering well rounded academics arts and athletics but for the dedication the staff shows to the whole child. They are not only concerned about how my child represents them with test scores but how my child is developing emotionally and socially.
--Submitted by a parent

Bethel High School is making great gains in academic rigor and student engagement. School spirit is at an all-time high and the communication with parents is great (family access, phone calls home, attendance calls, e-mailed newsletters, etc.) Every school must go through difficult times, Bethel High has come through a challenge and shines brighter than ever. Keep up the good work!
--Submitted by a teacher

As a new asian-american and military brat student, Bethel High School scares me. There is so much racial tension here. It is strange, but I can see that this was once a very proud school ... as little as 3 years ago. It seems like something seriously went wrong 3 years ago and now the staff and students just doesn't care anymore. As a military brat, I've seen good and bad schools, but Bethel is now the worst school I've ever attended.
--Submitted by a student

Bethel High School is one of the most poorly run schools I have ever known. As a very involved parent in everything my children do, I have found nothing but indifference to the needs of the children at this school. Not only do they not follow their own policies there is no accountability to themselves when these internal problems that Bethel High School has come to light. My review has nothing to do with the children themselves, my review is meant to protect other children from going there. I encourage EVERY parent that I know to re-think Bethel High School for their lack of responsibility and lack of looking out for our children's best interests!
--Submitted by a parent

Bethel for 5th year in a row is in the bottom of districts in state and has moved backwards in education. This I feel is a direct reflection of school board and superintendent.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is full of teachers who really do not care at all about the students and there learning. I am so disappointed as a parent that even when you do try hard to be involved in your childs learning and whats going on the teachers and staff almost try to make it impossible to contact them
--Submitted by a parent