Enrollment
1,445
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane, WA
Shadle Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Shadle Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530825001407
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadle Park High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadle Park High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadle Park High School ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shadle Park High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shadle Park High School
Shadle Park High School is a large high school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 1,445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,445 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students): Shadle Park High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 17.8:1).
Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students) and North Central High School (1,647 students) alongside Shadle Park 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 Shadle Park High School compares
Shadle Park 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,445 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,445
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 66.0%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Shadle Park High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Shadle Park 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 Shadle Park 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 |
| North Central High School | Similar size | Similar 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 |
| Sacajawea Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadle Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~1,445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shadle Park High School
How many students attend Shadle Park High School?
Shadle Park High School has 1,445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadle Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadle Park High School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shadle Park High School?
48.1% of students at Shadle Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadle Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Shadle Park High School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadle Park High School?
Shadle Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Shadle Park High School rank among high schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadle Park High School ranks #4 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 Shadle Park High School a good school?
Shadle Park High School earns 56/100 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 Shadle Park High School, Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students), North Central High School (1,647 students), and Ferris High School (1,644 students). See the Spokane School District district page for the complete list.
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