Serving 1,786 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (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
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mead Senior High School's student population of 1,786 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mead Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 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
#377 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 #377 out of 2,052 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mead Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mead Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mead Senior High School?
1,786 students attend Mead Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mead Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Senior High School?
Mead Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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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