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#637 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 29% in state

Mead Senior High School

High School · Mead School District · Spokane, WA

A high school in Spokane, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

302 W HASTINGS RD, Spokane, WA 99218

  • Math 46% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation21.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$15,204
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Mead Senior High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
82%
2022
ELA
84%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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

27.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mead Senior 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$73,723

Median home value

$404,500

Median rent

$1,147/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

54.1%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·54 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mead Open DoorsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–121.8 mi11Compare →
Spokane International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–102.3 mi754Compare →
St George's SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privateK–122.5 mi304Compare →
Mead Learning OptionsEnrollment path unverified4.4K–123.0 mi674Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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.

Mead School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#9 of 16
District spending per student
$15,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Mead Senior High School

Mead Senior High School is a public high school in Spokane, WA, part of Mead School District, serving approximately 1,805 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mead Senior High School

What grades does Mead Senior High School serve?

Mead Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mead Senior High School?

Mead Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,805 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mead Senior High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mead Senior High School rank in WA?

Mead Senior High School ranks #637 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Mead Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mead Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Mead Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mead Senior High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mead Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Mead Senior High School a Title I school?

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

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

27.7% of students at Mead Senior 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
1,805
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
Area population (ZIP 99218)
16,920
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
36.6
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 99218; 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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