At a glance
Reported students
232
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
232
Innovation High School: 232 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 626
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Innovation High School
Innovation High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Spokane. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Innovation Spokane Schools. NCES reports 232 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.3%) and multiracial (17.2%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Innovation High School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.3%
- Hispanic3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Innovation High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWESD 101 Open Doors High · Educational Service District 101 | 11–12 | 127 | 0.2 mi |
| Open Doors High · Spokane School District | 09–12 | 145 | 0.8 mi |
| Lewis & Clark High School High · Spokane School District | 09–12 | 1,673 | 1.1 mi |
| Lumen High School High · Charter · Lumen Public School | 09–12 | 32 | 1.1 mi |
| North Central High School High · Spokane School District | 06–12 | 1,647 | 1.4 mi |
| A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog High · Spokane School District | 06–12 | 29 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Innovation High School
What grades does Innovation High School serve?
Innovation High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Innovation Spokane Schools.
How many students attend Innovation High School?
Innovation High School reported 232 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 626 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Innovation High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 232 students and 19.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Innovation High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Innovation High School is a public school operating as a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Innovation High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Innovation High School in?
Innovation High School is part of Innovation Spokane Schools, based in Spokane, WA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Innovation High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NEWESD 101 Open Doors (0.2 mi), Open Doors (0.8 mi), Lewis & Clark High School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.