Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, The Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
The Community School's student population of 165 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Community School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Community School's ranking?
The Community School is ranked #384 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Community School?
The graduation rate of The Community School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Community School?
165 students attend The Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of The Community School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Community School?
The Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Community School offer ?
The Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Community School part of?
The Community School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is The Community School located?
The Community School is located in the West Central neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in West Central.
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