- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane, WA
Lewis & Clark High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis & Clark High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530825001388
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis & Clark High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis & Clark High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark High School ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Lewis & Clark High School held near 1,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.3 → 88.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-67 students YoY 530825001388 · Spokane, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,673 enr · 17.8:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central High School (1,647 students)
Lewis & Clark High School held near 1,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.3 → 88.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lewis & Clark High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
North Central High School
1,647 students
- Ferris High Sc
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 Lewis & Clark High School reports 1,673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis & Clark High School compares
Lewis & Clark 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,673 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,673
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Lewis & Clark High School is less mixed than 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 Lewis & Clark High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis & Clark High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Ferris High School
Standard public school
1,644 students 17.9:1 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 (~1,673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark High School
How many students attend Lewis & Clark High School?
Lewis & Clark High School has 1,673 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,739 (2022-23) → 1,672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis & Clark High School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis & Clark High School?
31.6% of students at Lewis & Clark High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis & Clark High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis & Clark High School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis & Clark High School?
Lewis & Clark High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis & Clark High School rank among high schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis & Clark High School ranks #7 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 Lewis & Clark High School, Spokane School District also operates North Central High School (1,647 students), Ferris High School (1,644 students), and Rogers High School (1,498 students). See the Spokane School District district page for the complete list.