Spokane International Academy

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Spokane, Washington - 1 schools

An equity score of 52/100 ranks Spokane International Academy #112 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,252 per pupil, Spokane International Academy ranks #257 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

736
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,252
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Spokane International Academy operates 1 public schools serving 736 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Spokane County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,252 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.6% local, 80.4% state, and 13.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 52/100, ranked #112 of 238 in Washington against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 412:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 12.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.8% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Spokane International Academy, enrolling 824 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Spokane International Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Spokane International Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Spokane International Academy a distant remainder — means Spokane International Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Spokane International Academy student-counselor ratio is 412:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Spokane International Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 12.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.0%
Federal
80.4%
State
6.6%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
112 / 238
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Spokane International Academy.

White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 4.6%
Asian 5.2%
Multiracial 14.7%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
412:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Spokane International Academy

School Enrollment
Spokane International Academy
Charter
824

How Spokane International Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Quilcene School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Chimacum School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Methow Valley School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Pioneer School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Spokane International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Washington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Spokane International Academy?

Spokane International Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 736 students.

How much does Spokane International Academy spend per student?

Spokane International Academy spends $15,252 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #112 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Spokane International Academy?

Spokane International Academy students are 59.8% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Asian, 4.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Spokane International Academy?

Spokane International Academy has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #112 out of 238 districts in Washington.