Graham-Kapowsin High School is a

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in the Bethel School District,

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, United States. Its doors first opened to grade 10 and 11 students in September 2005. GK added grade 12 students beginning Fall 2006. Grade 9 joined in the 2012–13 school year.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,833 students enrolled in the 2013–14 school year was: *Male - 51.7% *Female - 48.3% *Native American/Alaskan - 1.9% *Asian/Pacific islanders - 7.5% *Black - 6.7% *Hispanic - 11.3% *White - 68.6% *Multiracial - 4.0% 37.4% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Academics

Languages taught at this school include Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. A few AP classes here are: *

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and

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Athletics

The GK Eagles are members of the South Division of the

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in Washington's West Central District. The 2021 football team finished with an undefeated season and a Class 4A state title led by senior quarterback Joshua Wood, who was named the MaxPreps Washington Player of the Year.

References

External links

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Bethel School District Website
{{WIAA West Central District 3, A, 4A High schools in Pierce County, Washington South Puget Sound League Educational institutions established in 2005 Public high schools in Washington (state) 2005 establishments in Washington (state)