- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
North Central High School
Federal NCES profile for North Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825001399
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #8 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central High School ranks #8 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
North Central High School held near 1,624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.5 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 530825001399 · Spokane, WA Other · MID · TRAD
1,647 enr · 18.1:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
North Central High School held near 1,624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.5 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
North Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- This school
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 North Central High School reports 1,647 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central High School compares
North Central 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,647 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,647
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Washington - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, North Central High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 North Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Similar size | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central 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 other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Moran Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Central High School
How many students attend North Central High School?
North Central High School has 1,647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,674 (2022-23) → 1,624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central High School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Central High School?
54.2% of students at North Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central High School?
The largest demographic group at North Central High School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central High School?
North Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 North Central High School rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central High School ranks #8 of 48 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 schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides North Central High School, Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 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.