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North Central High School

Grades 06–12 · Spokane, WA · NCES 530825001399

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1600 N Howard St · Spokane, WA 99205

At a glance

Reported students

1,647

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

89.14

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington high enrollment

91st percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

372

North Central High School: 1,647 reported students.

State peer staffing position

42nd percentile

18.5:1 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
1,620
Teachers (FTE)
91.1
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1

What the reported data says about North Central High School

North Central High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Spokane. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Spokane School District. NCES reports 1,647 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to 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 (60.4%) and multiracial (14.6%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking North Central High School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 89.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.4%
Students with disabilities
13.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
64.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
1
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

  • White60.4%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black4.7%
  • Asian2.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.2%
  • Multiracial14.6%

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

Students enrolled

18 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Other schools in Spokane School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Ferris High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,644 reported students

Lewis & Clark High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,673 reported students

Rogers High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,498 reported students

Shadle Park High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,445 reported students

On Track Academy

High · Grades 10–12

442 reported students

The Community School

High · Grades 09–12

165 reported students

View all 67 district schools →