- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530492000749
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mead Senior High School held near 1,805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.5 → 89.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 530492000749 · Spokane, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,827 enr · 20.3:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students)
Mead Senior High School held near 1,805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.5 → 89.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mead Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mead Senior High School
1,827 students
- Mt Spokane Hig
Mt Spokane High School
1,482 students
- Mountainside M
Mountainside Middle School
824 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
796 students
- Mead Learning
Mead Learning Options
790 students
- Highland Middl 704
Highland Middle School
704 students
What this shows Mead Senior High School reports 1,827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mead Senior High School compares
Mead Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Mead School District reports $15,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,809 (2022-23) → 1,805 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.