Lewis & Clark High School vs. Ferris High School
Should you attend Lewis & Clark High School or Ferris High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lewis & Clark High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ferris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,739 students in grades 9-12, Lewis & Clark High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,739 students
1,631 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#713 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
66%
Graduation Rate
90%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
425
456
Grade 10 Students
453
421
Grade 11 Students
448
420
Grade 12 Students
413
334
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
68%
67%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
13%
13%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
