Enrollment
1,673
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530825001388
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 63/100 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
- 63
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis & Clark High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis & Clark High School
Lewis & Clark High School is a large high school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 1,673 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,673 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spokane's high schools, it stands alongside Ferris High School (1,644 students): Lewis & Clark High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 17.9:1).
Spokane School District also operates North Central High School (1,647 students) and Ferris High School (1,644 students) alongside Lewis & Clark 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 Lewis & Clark High School compares
Lewis & Clark 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Lewis & Clark High School.
$17,305
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.5%
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 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
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Lewis & Clark High School a good school?
Lewis & Clark High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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