Ferris High School

Summary:

Ferris High School is a public high school in Spokane, Washington, serving 1,631 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as a strong performer within the Spokane School District, consistently exceeding district and state averages in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios.

Ferris High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 66.57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.25% proficient or better in Science, outpacing the district and state averages. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.2% to 92.8% over the past five years, and a relatively low dropout rate compared to the state average. Additionally, Ferris High School has a lower student-teacher ratio than the district average, providing students with more individualized attention.

While Ferris High School's student population is less racially diverse compared to some nearby specialized schools like SCCP Images and The Healing Lodge, it serves a more economically diverse student population, with 48.31% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This is higher than the state average, suggesting that Ferris High School is providing quality education to a wide range of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3020 E 37Th Ave
       Spokane, WA  99223-4598


(509) 354-6000

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,477 Help


Feeder schools for Ferris High School:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary
    Frances Scott Elementary
    Franklin Elementary
    Hamblen Elementary
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Middle:    Chase Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  1,631

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Two or more races:
12.4%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Compare Details Ferris High School ranks better than 67% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ferris High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), two or more races (12.4%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferris High School is 17.6. 8 high schools in the Spokane School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferris High School is $16,477. 8 high schools in the Spokane School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ferris High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferris High School 144th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Ferris High School in the ranking list.)

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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ferris High School

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Rank History for all students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.15 42nd 390 89.2%
2005 73.32 93rd 394 76.4%
2006 78.37 68th 395 82.8%
2007 75.62 85th 399 78.7%
2008 74.00 87th 396 78.0%
2009 69.19 127th 402 68.4%
2010 82.84 49th 423 88.4%
2011 70.77 61st 440 86.1%
2012 69.01 90th 450 80.0%
2013 70.08 92nd 454 79.7%
2015 70.38 74th 341 78.3%
2016 81.20 39th 306 87.3%
2017 82.33 35th 301 88.4%
2018 53.49 172nd 315 45.4%
2019 54.70 184th 417 55.9%
2021 59.40 159th 455 65.1%
2022 66.21 130th 434 70.0%
2023 65.44 134th 442 69.7%
2024 61.41 144th 437 67.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.42 80th 91 12.1%
2019 35.09 112th 163 31.3%
2021 26.89 154th 195 21.0%
2022 22.26 149th 179 16.8%
2023 38.76 95th 166 42.8%
2024 29.33 119th 161 26.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.20 53rd 65 18.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.36 79th 139 43.2%
2019 30.57 99th 128 22.7%
2021 44.42 101st 212 52.4%
2022 36.12 86th 130 33.8%
2024 33.35 71st 110 35.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.35 169th 227 25.6%
2019 41.94 212th 344 38.4%
2021 48.10 185th 392 52.8%
2022 57.22 137th 370 63.0%
2023 50.90 174th 362 51.9%
2024 39.47 224th 356 37.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.19 145th 243 40.3%
2019 52.84 172nd 358 52.0%
2021 63.39 118th 390 69.7%
2022 65.51 117th 368 68.2%
2023 61.38 129th 357 63.9%
2024 56.68 137th 347 60.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.52 1st 38 97.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.77 132nd 254 48.0%
2019 53.76 159th 355 55.2%
2021 53.85 163rd 395 58.7%
2022 61.49 136th 363 62.5%
2023 63.26 114th 358 68.2%
2024 57.05 143rd 362 60.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.39 70th 87 19.5%
2019 33.18 90th 121 25.6%
2021 15.00 123rd 136 9.6%
2022 10.99 118th 124 4.8%
2023 13.13 112th 118 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.37 67th 86 22.1%
2021 42.36 63rd 111 43.2%
2022 20.30 76th 89 14.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.70 40th 156 74.4%
2019 37.90 146th 241 39.4%
2021 60.56 85th 278 69.4%
2022 47.34 124th 261 52.5%
2023 52.24 105th 249 57.8%
2024 44.80 130th 248 47.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ferris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.95 145th 222 34.7%
2019 49.29 190th 382 50.3%
2021 58.51 142nd 413 65.6%
2022 71.22 103rd 390 73.6%
2023 64.30 123rd 379 67.5%
2024 63.94 117th 374 68.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ferris High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1410 36 98 25 23 n/a n/a 0 1592
1989 1323 42 93 25 30 n/a n/a 0 1513
1990 1348 52 76 22 27 n/a n/a 0 1525
1991 1320 61 81 20 24 n/a n/a 0 1506
1992 1380 57 105 22 23 n/a n/a 0 1587
1993 1370 59 66 19 19 n/a n/a 0 1533
1994 1402 60 60 22 25 n/a n/a 0 1569
1995 1552 61 65 28 19 n/a n/a 0 1725
1996 1552 61 65 28 19 n/a n/a 0 1725
1997 1665 20 69 33 78 n/a n/a 0 1865
1998 1649 51 86 37 19 n/a n/a 0 1842
1999 1726 56 97 34 15 n/a n/a 0 1928
2000 1775 64 88 40 24 n/a n/a 0 1991
2001 1694 69 80 37 26 n/a n/a 0 1906
2002 1613 72 68 42 34 n/a n/a 0 1829
2003 1613 72 68 42 34 n/a n/a 0 1829
2004 1613 61 72 36 39 n/a n/a 0 1821
2005 1607 48 74 41 44 n/a n/a 4 1818
2006 1539 67 72 46 29 n/a n/a 14 1767
2007 1512 56 67 48 24 n/a n/a 30 1737
2008 1482 68 70 55 30 n/a n/a 36 1741
2009 1425 78 94 76 21 n/a n/a 47 1741
2010 1282 69 93 67 20 n/a n/a 55 1586
2011 1357 59 85 41 22 4 73 0 1641
2012 1290 58 91 73 17 6 83 0 1618
2013 1252 55 68 131 13 7 123 0 1649
2014 1265 50 61 151 11 5 139 0 1682
2015 1336 50 73 159 14 11 151 0 1794
2016 1303 44 76 150 5 14 174 0 1766
2017 1272 58 81 139 8 9 178 0 1745
2018 1310 64 86 155 11 8 169 0 1803
2019 1271 61 73 150 9 7 173 2 1746
2020 1232 66 67 180 6 10 151 0 1712
2021 1167 50 60 177 11 14 169 2 1650
2022 1135 54 61 175 18 14 203 9 1669
2023 1096 53 67 175 16 14 202 8 1631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ferris High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1592 70.0 22.7 0
1989 1513 64.0 23.6 n/a
1990 1525 64.2 23.7 0
1991 1506 65.5 22.9 n/a
1992 1587 70.8 22.4 n/a
1993 1533 71.9 21.3 n/a
1994 1569 71.2 22.0 n/a
1995 1725 73.4 23.5 n/a
1996 1725 73.4 23.5 n/a
1997 1865 82.4 22.6 n/a
1998 1842 85.5 21.5 n/a
1999 1928 83.4 23.1 n/a
2000 1991 87.9 22.7 n/a
2001 1906 87.5 21.8 n/a
2002 1829 88.1 20.8 21
2003 1829 88.1 20.8 21
2004 1821 90.0 20.2 23.1
2005 1818 90.4 20.1 22.4
2006 1767 87.1 20.3 24.8
2007 1737 86.2 20.2 25.5
2008 1741 91.1 19.1 25.5
2009 1741 90.9 19.2 30.4
2010 1586 95.1 16.6 34.4
2011 1641 86.9 18.8 34.9
2012 1618 83.3 19.4 37.9
2013 1649 84.2 19.5 42.6
2014 1682 n/a n/a 41.6
2015 1794 92.0 19.5 42.1
2016 1766 89.0 19.8 41.7
2017 1745 87.2 20.0 42
2018 1803 90.3 19.9 43.2
2019 1746 89.4 19.5 43.5
2020 1712 80.9 21.1 43.3
2021 1650 80.0 20.6 42.5
2022 1669 91.0 18.3 42.9
2023 1631 92.6 17.6 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ferris High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1592 70.0 22.7 0
1989 1513 64.0 23.6 n/a
1990 1525 64.2 23.7 0
1991 1506 65.5 22.9 n/a
1992 1587 70.8 22.4 n/a
1993 1533 71.9 21.3 n/a
1994 1569 71.2 22.0 n/a
1995 1725 73.4 23.5 n/a
1996 1725 73.4 23.5 n/a
1997 1865 82.4 22.6 n/a
1998 1842 85.5 21.5 n/a
1999 1928 83.4 23.1 n/a
2000 1991 87.9 22.7 n/a
2001 1906 87.5 21.8 n/a
2002 1829 88.1 20.8 21
2003 1829 88.1 20.8 21
2004 1821 90.0 20.2 23.1
2005 1818 90.4 20.1 22.4
2006 1767 87.1 20.3 24.8
2007 1737 86.2 20.2 25.5
2008 1741 91.1 19.1 25.5
2009 1741 90.9 19.2 30.4
2010 1586 95.1 16.6 34.4
2011 1641 86.9 18.8 34.9
2012 1618 83.3 19.4 37.9
2013 1649 84.2 19.5 42.6
2014 1682 n/a n/a 41.6
2015 1794 92.0 19.5 42.1
2016 1766 89.0 19.8 41.7
2017 1745 87.2 20.0 42
2018 1803 90.3 19.9 43.2
2019 1746 89.4 19.5 43.5
2020 1712 80.9 21.1 43.3
2021 1650 80.0 20.6 42.5
2022 1669 91.0 18.3 42.9
2023 1631 92.6 17.6 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Ferris High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.7%0.9%4.4%5.9%96.0%94.2%95.0%92.7%96.5%94.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ferris High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $482 (3.5%) $13,168 (96.5%) $13,650
2020 $619 (5.8%) $10,105 (94.2%) $10,724
2021 $330 (2.2%) $14,489 (97.8%) $14,819
2022 $1,691 (10.3%) $14,786 (89.7%) $16,477

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferris High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 417 High schoolsRanks 134th of 442 High schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ferris High School)75.771.3
 4.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)69.964.6
 5.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Ferris High School)39.636.7
 3%
   10th Grade Math (Spokane School District)37.227.7
 9.5%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Ferris High School)47.855.6
 7.8%
   11th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.745
 6.7%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ferris High School)75.771.3
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Ferris High School)39.636.7
 3%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Ferris High School)47.855.6
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17461631
 6.6%
African American6153
 13.1%
American Indian916
 77.8%
Asian7367
 8.2%
Hispanic150175
 16.7%
Pacific Islander714
 100%
White12711096
 13.8%
Two or More Races173202
 16.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%48.3%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ferris High School

Students at Ferris High School are 67% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

Ferris High School ranks 144th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,631 students attended Ferris High School.

Ferris High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary
Elementary : Frances Scott Elementary
Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Hamblen Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Heights Elementary
Elementary : Moran Prairie Elementary
Middle : Chase Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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