For the 2025 school year, there are 61 public high schools serving 26,598 students in Spokane County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Spokane County, WA are Stem Academy At Svt, Mead Senior High School and Bryant Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spokane County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Spokane County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Spokane County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Valley High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spokane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Academy At Svt
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 S. University Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6500
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Mead Senior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 W Hastings Rd
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-7000
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Rank: #33.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 315 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5909 Hwy 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4200
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lewis & Clark High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 W 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-7000
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #66.
Mt Spokane High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6015 E Mt. Spokane Park Dr
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7200
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,457 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgeline High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20150 E Country Vista Drive
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-3800
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #88.
Freeman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
S 14626 Jackson
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3721
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3721
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
Medical Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E. Barker St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3200
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #1010.
University High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12420 E 32nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-6040
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #1111.
Deer Park High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
S. 800 Weber Road
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5900
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 649 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6404 E Spangle-waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3229
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3229
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1313.
North Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 N Howard St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 1,624 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 S Sullivan Rd
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5100
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #1515.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Grades: K-10
| 754 students
Rank: #1616.
Ferris High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3020 E 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-6000
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,674 students
Rank: #1717.
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1807 N. Washington
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1818.
Riverside High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4120 East Deer Park-milan Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8550
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Pratt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4091 N. Regal St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7449
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7449
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Three Springs High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12414 S. Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4521
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #2222.
Mead Learning Options
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8621 N Five Mile Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7700
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7700
Grades: K-12
| 674 students
Rank: #2323.
The Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #2424.
Homeworks
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 4th Street
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: #2525.
Independent Technical Real Access To College & Career
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite B
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5970
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5970
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
West Valley High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #2727.
East Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15711 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3200
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 926 students
Rank: #2828.
Mica Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite B
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5950
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #2929.
Ev Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12325 E Grace Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5001
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5001
Grades: K-12
| 180 students
Rank: #3030.
Shadle Park High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4327 N Ash St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6700
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #3131.
Deer Park Home Link Program
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
N. 428 Main Street
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5535
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5535
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
Rank: #3232.
Medical Lake Endeavors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
317 N Broad St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3141
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3141
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3333.
Spokane Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #3434.
Independent Scholar
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34515 N. Newport Highway
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8381
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8381
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #3535.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Grades: PK-12
| 279 students
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Spokane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Morning Star Boys Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3621 S Fancher Rd
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Grades: 6-11
| 7 students
Alternative School Crosswalk (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
525 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
The Bridge Spec School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2610 W Northwest Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
1512 N Barker Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 228-5380
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 228-5380
Grades: K
| 221 students
Children First (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3808 N Sullivan Rd Bldg
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Grades: PK
| n/a students
The Connection School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Deaconess Hospital Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
800 W 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Grades: K-11
| 1 students
4920 N Progress Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Grades: 3-8
| 6 students
East Valley School District Homelink (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
14701 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
3754 W Indian Trail Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Freeman Cva School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
15001 S. Jackson Rd
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3239
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3239
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Ged Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Grades: 12
| 14 students
Hillyard Preschool (Cape) (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
4410 N Market St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Grades: PK
| 22 students
2917 W. Fort George Wright Dri
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
612 S. Mcdonald Rd.
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Mead Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
529 W Hastings
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
2323 E Farwell Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Grades: PK
| n/a students
250 South Prentis
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3500
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3500
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Medicine Wheel Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
6011 North Chase Rd
Newman Lake, WA 99025
(509) 226-1379
Newman Lake, WA 99025
(509) 226-1379
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Phoenix Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10103 West Charles Rd
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4301
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4301
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
6903 E 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Pride Prep Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
818 E Sprague
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Pride Prep School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
811 E. Sprague, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Real School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1300 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
11008 N. Newport Hwy
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Riverside Achievement Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
34515 N. Newport Highway
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8475
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8475
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Riverside Opportunity Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4120 E. Deer Park-milan Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8201
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8201
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
210 Seventh St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Sia Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2706 E Queen
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 258-4534
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 258-4534
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
16924 East Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Spokane Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Spokane Valley Transition School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Structural Alt Confinement School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1208 W. Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Washington Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12325 E Grace Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Grades: K-12
| 340 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Spokane County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Spokane County, WA include Stem Academy At Svt, Mead Senior High School and Bryant Center.
How many public high schools are located in Spokane County?
62 public high schools are located in Spokane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane County?
Spokane County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Spokane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Spokane County include: University High School vs. Central Valley High School, Mt Spokane High School vs. Mead Senior High School, Shadle Park High School vs. North Central High School
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