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#1975 of 2,228 schools in WA

Dishman Hills High School

High School · West Valley School District (spokane) · Spokane, WA

A West Valley School District (spokane) high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

115 S University Suite A, Spokane, WA 99206

  • Math 5% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs WA 53% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$15,335
Chronic Absenteeism89.5%

Students at Dishman Hills High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency5%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 SBA)
School
State
53%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
5%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 31 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Dishman Hills High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,571/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,538

Median home value

$362,100

Median rent

$1,174/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spokane Valley Tech Skills CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi17Compare →
Stem Academy at SvtEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.0 mi193Compare →
Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–120.7 mi401Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Valley School District (spokane)

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#9 of 12
District spending per student
$15,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dishman Hills High School is listed in West Valley School District (Spokane); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dishman Hills High School

Dishman Hills High School is a public high school in Spokane, WA, part of West Valley School District (spokane), serving approximately 277 students in grades 8th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,975 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dishman Hills High School

What grades does Dishman Hills High School serve?

Dishman Hills High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Dishman Hills High School?

Dishman Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dishman Hills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dishman Hills High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dishman Hills High School rank in WA?

Dishman Hills High School ranks #1,975 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Dishman Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dishman Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dishman Hills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dishman Hills High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dishman Hills High School a charter school?

No, Dishman Hills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dishman Hills High School a Title I school?

No, Dishman Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dishman Hills High School?

80.5% of students at Dishman Hills High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
89.5%
Area population (ZIP 99206)
41,442
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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