Serving 1,809 students in grades 9-12, Mead Senior High 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% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 1,809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mead Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mead Senior High School's student population of 1,809 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mead Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mead Senior High School is 0.35, 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
#283 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mead Senior High School's ranking?
Mead Senior High School is ranked #283 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mead Senior High School often compared to?
Mead Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Spokane High School, Central Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mead Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mead Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mead Senior High School?
1,809 students attend Mead Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mead Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Senior High School?
Mead Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mead Senior High School offer ?
Mead Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mead Senior High School part of?
Mead Senior High School is part of Mead School District.
School Reviews
4 10/14/2017
Mead is an amazing school. The bar is raised higher for the academic performance and extracurricular performance of students.
5 5/30/2011
The Spokane area's flagship suburban high school, Mead offers a wide range of programs and has terrific parent and community support. Our son has thrived here, getting into the honors program and sports in a big way, and making high-quality friends. We've found faculty smart and dedicated, and the Mead school district to be very well run.
Ethnic and economic diversity is a little lacking, but not altogether (the largest minority group is Slavic). The area community is quite religious, which is a change from larger cities where we've lived, but most here value tolerance and the schools. A great school and great area.
5 12/22/2009
Excellent academic programs (got silver placement in state [maybe country, i don't know] for students passing AP (college) exams)
Has a wide range of music, art, sport and extracurricular activities, one of which that was not mentioned is fencing.
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