Shadle Park High School is a four-year public secondary school in the northwest United States, located in the Audubon/Downriver neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. Northwest of downtown Spokane, Shadle Park was the first new high school in the city in a quarter century when it opened 68 years ago in 1957.
Serving 1,445 students in grades 9-12, Shadle Park 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 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shadle Park High School serves the northwest part of Spokane, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadle Park High School's student population of 1,445 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,445 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shadle Park 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 Shadle Park High School is 0.54, 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
#1258 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green & Gold
School Mascot
Mr. Mctavish
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadle Park High School's ranking?
Shadle Park High School is ranked #1258 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shadle Park High School often compared to?
Shadle Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shadle Park High School?
The graduation rate of Shadle Park High School is 88%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Shadle Park High School?
1,445 students attend Shadle Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Shadle Park High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadle Park High School?
Shadle Park High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shadle Park High School offer ?
Shadle Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shadle Park High School part of?
Shadle Park High School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Shadle Park High School located?
Shadle Park High School is located in the Audubon Downriver neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Audubon Downriver.
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