Mt. Spokane High School

Mt. Spokane High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6015 E Mt Spokane Park Dr,  Mead, WA
Mead School District
4.0
3.4
1,482 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Hook
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
67.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.2%
State Average
32.1%
Science
16.6%
State Average
25.1%
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
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.3%
White
83%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
1.1%
Black
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 248 Students
Eastern Washington University 230 Students
University of Washington 199 Students
Whitworth University 142 Students
Gonzaga University 107 Students
Montana State University 106 Students
Western Washington University 105 Students
Boise State University 105 Students
Grand Canyon University 92 Students
Central Washington University 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 78 Students
Biology 74 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Education 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 33 Students
Elementary Education 32 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 273 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/25/2025
My overall experience with Mt. Spokane High School was positive. The teachers were supportive, the community was welcoming, and the school offered strong academics along with many activities that helped students stay engaged.
4.0 Senior
5/30/2025
Going through school with ADHD has been hard, especially with some teachers. The schools administrators are great, and most of the teachers are great at their jobs, yet some make it very hard to understand the subject.
4.0 Senior
5/13/2024
Mt. Spokane is a high school that has wonderful teachers that are very helpful. In my time there, I did not have a teacher that I would consider bad.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/7/2026
So sad. The students that are kind, do their work and care about others are ‘forgotten’. Bullies, mean kids, students that don’t care about others, are coddled, celebrated for everything, given awards, celebrations, constant attention. If you or your family is not up admins butt or a big sports fami...
5.0 other
10/18/2023
I recently graduated from this high school and I could not have asked for a better high school or education that prepared me for college. The teachers are amazing and the environment is safe. There are a limited amount of classes offered, but what they do teach, they teach well.
2.0 other
9/29/2023
This high school is honestly a joke. As is true of the district as a whole, the students aren't motivated to learn, the teachers aren't motivated to teach, and the admin is detached from reality when it comes to academic success. Take, for example, the fact that Mt. Spokane HS has over 30 valedictor...
5.0 parent
2/7/2023
Great schools and amazing teachers! Have been thrilled with the mess schools!

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Mt. Spokane High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mead, WA and is served by the Mead School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,482 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Mt. Spokane High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mountainside Middle School, Northwood Middle School, Meadow Ridge Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Mead has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mt. Spokane High School.

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