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Ferris High School

High School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA

A Spokane School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3020 E 37Th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223

  • Math 31% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation27.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$18,334
Chronic Absenteeism37.6%

Students at Ferris High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
75%
2022
ELA
73%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ferris 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

$91,377

Median home value

$457,200

Median rent

$1,221/mo

College educated

51.4%

Homeownership

66.7%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·53 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–122.4 mi113Compare →
Spokane Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–122.6 mi279Compare →
Newesd 101 Open DoorsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–122.8 mi125Compare →
Pride Prep SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.86–123.0 mi443Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Spokane School District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#30 of 57
District spending per student
$18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ferris High School is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ferris High School

Ferris High School is a public high school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 1,674 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,198 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ferris High School

What grades does Ferris High School serve?

Ferris High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ferris High School?

Ferris High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferris High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ferris High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ferris High School rank in WA?

Ferris High School ranks #1,198 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Ferris High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ferris High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Ferris High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferris High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ferris High School a charter school?

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

Is Ferris High School a Title I school?

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

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

47.6% of students at Ferris 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,674
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.6%
Area population (ZIP 99223)
35,848
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
41
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 99223; 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

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