Serving 1,631 students in grades 9-12, Ferris High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ferris High School's student population of 1,631 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferris High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferris High School is 0.52, 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
#713 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferris High School's ranking?
Ferris High School is ranked #713 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ferris High School often compared to?
Ferris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferris High School?
The graduation rate of Ferris High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ferris High School?
1,631 students attend Ferris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ferris High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferris High School?
Ferris High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ferris High School offer ?
Ferris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferris High School part of?
Ferris High School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Ferris High School located?
Ferris High School is located in the Moran Prairie neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 4 other public schools located in Moran Prairie.
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