Joel E. Ferris High School is a four-year public high school in Spokane, Washington, part of Spokane Public Schools. In southeast Spokane's Southgate neighborhood, it was built at a cost of $3,235,861 and opened on September 3, 1963.
Serving 1,674 students in grades 9-12, Ferris High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ferris High School's student population of 1,674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Rankings
Ferris High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferris High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sammy Saxon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferris High School's ranking?
Ferris High School is ranked #614 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ferris High School often compared to?
Ferris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferris High School?
The graduation rate of Ferris High School is 93%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ferris High School?
1,674 students attend Ferris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ferris High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferris High School?
Ferris High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ferris High School offer ?
Ferris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ferris High School part of?
Ferris High School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Ferris High School located?
Ferris High School is located in the Moran Prairie neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 4 other public schools located in Moran Prairie.
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