- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530825001407
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Shadle Park High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.4 → 78.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 530825001407 · Spokane, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,445 enr · 18.5:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Shadle Park High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.4 → 78.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Shadle Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
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
- This school
Shadle Park High School
1,445 students
- Sacajawea Midd
Sacajawea Middle School
855 students
What this shows Shadle Park High School reports 1,445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadle Park High School compares
Shadle Park 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,647
- 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
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 (~1,445 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,382 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
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 53/100 (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 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.
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.