- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane, WA
Ferris High School
Federal NCES profile for Ferris High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530825001385
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferris High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferris High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferris High School ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Ferris High School held near 1,674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.6 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 530825001385 · Spokane, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,644 enr · 17.9:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Ferris High School held near 1,674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.6 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ferris High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
North Central High School
1,647 students
- This school
Ferris High School
1,644 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
1,498 students
- Shadle Park Hi
Shadle Park High School
1,445 students
- Sacajawea Midd
Sacajawea Middle School
855 students
What this shows Ferris High School reports 1,644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferris High School compares
Ferris High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,644
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Asian 4.5%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Ferris High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferris High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferris High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Spokane
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lewis & Clark High School
Standard public school
1,673 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
1,498 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Shadle Park High School
Standard public school
1,445 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
On Track Academy
Alternative education program
442 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Spokane Valley High School
Alternative education program
229 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
The Community School
Standard public school
165 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferris High School
How many students attend Ferris High School?
Ferris High School has 1,644 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,631 (2022-23) → 1,674 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferris High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferris High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferris High School?
40.5% of students at Ferris High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferris High School?
The largest demographic group at Ferris High School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferris High School?
Ferris High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferris High School rank among high schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferris High School ranks #4 of 10 high 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 high schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Ferris High School, Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students), North Central High School (1,647 students), and Rogers High School (1,498 students). See the Spokane School District district page for the complete list.