Enrollment
296
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Dishman Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Dishman Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530969002244
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dishman Hills High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #46 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dishman Hills High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dishman Hills High School ranks #46 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969002244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dishman Hills High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dishman Hills High School
Dishman Hills High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Washington schools and 53% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.5% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $14,803 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane's public schools, it stands alongside North Central High School (1,647 students): Dishman Hills High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students) and Centennial Middle School (536 students) alongside Dishman Hills High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dishman Hills High School compares
Dishman Hills High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 88% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Dishman Hills High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Spokane), which includes Dishman Hills High School.
$14,803
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dishman Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ness Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dishman Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dishman Hills High School
How many students attend Dishman Hills High School?
Dishman Hills High School has 296 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dishman Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dishman Hills High School is 26.9:1, which is 53% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dishman Hills High School?
84.5% of students at Dishman Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dishman Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Dishman Hills High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dishman Hills High School?
Dishman Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dishman Hills High School rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Dishman Hills High School ranks #46 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Dishman Hills High School a good school?
Dishman Hills High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Dishman Hills High School, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students), Centennial Middle School (536 students), and Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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