At a glance
Reported students
296
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
236
Dishman Hills High School: 296 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
21.1:1 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
- 252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.2:1
What the reported data says about Dishman Hills High School
Dishman Hills High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Spokane. It is one of 12 current school records connected to West Valley School District (Spokane). NCES reports 296 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 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, 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 (69.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.5%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dishman Hills High School
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.05 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 1 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White69.6%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black5.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.4%
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.
Other schools in West Valley School District (Spokane)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spokane Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
229 reported students
Open Doors re-engagement
High · Grades 09–12
3 reported students
West Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
836 reported students
Seth Woodard Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
262 reported students
Ness Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
243 reported students
Pasadena Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Public schools near Dishman Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Center at Spokane Valley Tech High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 28 | under 0.1 mi |
| Spokane Valley Tech High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 190 | under 0.1 mi |
| Central Valley Virtual Learning High School High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 108 | 1.6 mi |
| Spokane Valley High School High · West Valley School District (Spokane) | 09–12 | 229 | 1.8 mi |
| Open Doors re-engagement High · West Valley School District (Spokane) | 09–12 | 3 | 2.2 mi |
| University High School High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 1,410 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dishman Hills High School
What grades does Dishman Hills High School serve?
Dishman Hills High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in West Valley School District (Spokane).
How many students attend Dishman Hills High School?
Dishman Hills High School reported 296 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 252 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dishman Hills High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 296 students and 14.05 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 Dishman Hills High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dishman Hills High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Valley School District (Spokane) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dishman Hills High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.4% 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 Dishman Hills High School in?
Dishman Hills High School is part of West Valley School District (Spokane), based in Spokane, WA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dishman Hills High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Skills Center at Spokane Valley Tech (under 0.1 mi), Spokane Valley Tech (under 0.1 mi), Central Valley Virtual Learning High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.