Mount Spokane High School is a public high school located in Mead, Washington. It is located several miles north of Spokane and has a student body that currently enrolls 1,611 students in grades 9-12. The school opened in 1997, and had its first graduating class in 1999.
Serving 1,457 students in grades 9-12, Mt Spokane High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Spokane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Spokane High School's student population of 1,457 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Cardinal
School Rankings
Mt Spokane High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Spokane High School is 0.29, 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
#312 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Spokane High School's ranking?
Mt Spokane High School is ranked #312 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mt Spokane High School often compared to?
Mt Spokane High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mead Senior High School, Central Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Spokane High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Spokane High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt Spokane High School?
1,457 students attend Mt Spokane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mt Spokane High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Spokane High School?
Mt Spokane High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mt Spokane High School offer ?
Mt Spokane High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt Spokane High School part of?
Mt Spokane High School is part of Mead School District.
School Reviews
5 10/17/2011
Great scjool full of helpful teachers plenty of physical activities and great parent teacher communication my student had d's and f's mr morris his science teacher motivated him to learn and now gets b's and c's.
5 9/27/2010
Good school but the Science teachers are not very good and there are only a couple good Math teachers.
5 8/25/2010
Coming into the public school arena after 9 years of private school, I was worried about what to expect for my son when he started at Mt Spokane High School. Any fears I may have had were quickly set to rest. The academic programs they have are wonderful, allowing a wide range of classes for the differing needs of their students. My son has learned much in his classes, and was able to find classes that were a good fit for his style of learning. The staff has proven to be caring and involved. The sports program has been good, and I hear from others this is the same for music and art. As far as concern of staff in scary situations like the other poster claimed, my experience has been the opposite. I have witnessed first hand the handling of problem students at the school, and I can tell you that the staff does not take these situations lightly, and work hard within their abilities to make sure that problem students are not allowed to stay in the school. While I am sorry for the experiences that the previous posted listed, I would hate to think that anyone would think that is the norm at Mt Spokane High School. I believe Mt Spokane to be an excellent school. If I did not, I would still be enrolling my son in a private school.
2 1/18/2010
Going to Mt. Spokane were the worst 4 years of my life. I was harrassed so much by my ex-boyfriend that I got a restraining order and moved to a different school and they still did nothing. I hope no one ever has to go through what I went through. Really think about sending your children here- I would not recommend them to ANYONE!
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