Mead Senior High School

Mead Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
302 W Hastings Rd,  Spokane, WA
Mead School District
3.9
4.4
1,805 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Naslund
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
54.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
52.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
57.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
395:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
48.8%
White
80.1%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Black
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 324 Students
Eastern Washington University 300 Students
University of Washington 231 Students
Whitworth University 158 Students
Gonzaga University 132 Students
Boise State University 122 Students
Western Washington University 104 Students
Central Washington University 96 Students
Spokane Falls Community College 91 Students
University of Oregon 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 110 Students
Biology 89 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Education 41 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 333 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/24/2025
it was a good highschool. i mean it's what you would commonly expect from high schoolers. well behaved enough. staff only cared just enough
3.0 Alum
8/11/2024
I liked how important school spirit was to Mead Senior High. I remember enjoying the many options the school had for classes, including the trades programs as well as hands-on learning environments. I wish there was more diversity and inclusiveness. I felt as though a lot of the staff was not as professional as they could have been.
5.0 Senior
7/24/2024
Mead is definitely a high school where you can connect with others a really have that "high school experience". There are a few issues like kids vaping and the bathrooms are mostly broken. But as a student body, if you're putting yourself out there and you actually try to engage you will find a plethora of friends and opportunities to grow as a person.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 8 Reviews
4.0 parent
12/6/2021
I am a Mead alum and loved my experience here. High school still had its battles for me, but the school itself wasn’t one. The community is overall caring and inclusive. Most of the teachers care more about their students’ well-being’s than just academic performance. I would’ve wanted to know more d...
5.0 parent
11/19/2019
This is a wonderful school with very professional and hard-working teachers! Especially the leaders of this school are phenomenal!
5.0 parent
2/1/2019
So far so good! My kids love Mead High School. I've had only good experiences so - so far it's been great! I feel welcomed, and has both my girls.
1.0 other
1/2/2017
Worst school ever. Immature, childish little brats. Horrible administration. Teachers don't care about their jobs. Nobody is gonna go anywhere in life going to mead. Reconsider your choice of a school.

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Mead Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Spokane, WA and is served by the Mead School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,805 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Mead Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saint George's School, Brentwood Middle School, Northwood Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Spokane has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mead Senior High School.

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