Enrollment
1,827
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane, WA
Mead Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mead Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530492000749
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mead Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #16 of 17
- public schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mead Senior High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mead Senior High School ranks #16 of 17 public schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Mead School District · Washington
NCES ID 530492000749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mead Senior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mead Senior High School
Mead Senior High School is a large high school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 1,827 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,827 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1827 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mead School District spends $14,830 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Spokane's high schools, it stands alongside Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students): Mead Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 17.8:1).
Mead School District also operates Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students) and Mountainside Middle School (824 students) alongside Mead Senior 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 Mead Senior High School compares
Mead Senior 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,827
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$14,830
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 1827 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 79.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Mead Senior High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mead School District, which includes Mead Senior High School.
$14,830
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 72.3%
Federal 8.8%
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 Mead Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Spokane High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mead Learning Options | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mead Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
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
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 (~1,827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mead Senior High School
How many students attend Mead Senior High School?
Mead Senior High School has 1,827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mead Senior High School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mead Senior High School?
22.4% of students at Mead Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mead Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mead Senior High School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mead Senior High School?
Mead Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mead Senior High School rank among public schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Mead Senior High School ranks #16 of 17 public 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 public schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Mead Senior High School a good school?
Mead Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. 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 Mead School District?
Besides Mead Senior High School, Mead School District also operates Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students), Mountainside Middle School (824 students), and Northwood Middle School (796 students). See the Mead School District district page for the complete list.
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