How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dishman Hills High School | Ness Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spokane, WA | SPOKANE, WA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 296 | 243 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.5% | 69.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dishman Hills High School | Ness Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,684 | $17,684 |
| District | West Valley School District (Spokane) | West Valley School District (Spokane) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dishman Hills High School | Ness Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.3% | 67.1% |
| African American | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.8% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dishman Hills High School | Ness Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 296:1 | 243:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 16.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.