Serving 296 students in grades 8-12, Dishman Hills High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dishman Hills High School's student population of 296 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dishman Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dishman Hills High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
27%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dishman Hills High School's ranking?
Dishman Hills High School is ranked #1593 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dishman Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Dishman Hills High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Dishman Hills High School?
296 students attend Dishman Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dishman Hills High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dishman Hills High School?
Dishman Hills High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dishman Hills High School offer ?
Dishman Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dishman Hills High School part of?
Dishman Hills High School is part of West Valley School District (Spokane).
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