Serving 1,669 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferris High School's student population of 1,669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferris High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferris High School is 0.51, 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
#864 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferris High School's ranking?
Ferris High School is ranked #864 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ferris High School often compared to?
Ferris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferris High School?
The graduation rate of Ferris High School is 93%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ferris High School?
1,669 students attend Ferris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ferris High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferris High School?
Ferris High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ferris High School offer ?
Ferris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferris High School part of?
Ferris High School is part of Spokane School District.
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