North Central High School
Tel:
(509)354-6300
- North Central High School serves 1,492 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
North Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- North Central High School's student population of 1,492 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 1,492 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Central High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #648 out of 2,014 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 23% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 68% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spokane School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Central High School is Eagle Peak At Pratt (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eagle Peak At Pratt (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eagle Peak At Pratt (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spokane Eagle Peak At Pratt Alternative School
Grades: 3-12 | 81 students
0.3 miles
6903 E 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509)354-7100 0.3 3-12 81 - Spokane Garfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 458 students
0.4 miles
222 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509)354-2700 0.4 PK-6 458 - Spokane The Community School Grades: 9-12 | 158 students
0.6 miles
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509)354-3810 0.6 9-12 158 - Spokane Spokane County Jail Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
Public Safety Building, 1100 W
Spokane, WA 99260
(509)477-2451 0.6 9-12 n/a - Spokane Spokane Public Montessori Grades: PK-8 | 463 students
0.6 miles
1300 West Knox Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509)354-6404 0.6 PK-8 463
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