North Central High School

North Central High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
1600 N Howard St,  Spokane, WA
Spokane School District
4.1
4.9
1,595 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Gering
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
58.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
42.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
50.6%
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
275:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.6%
White
63.1%
Two or more races
15.1%
Hispanic
11.4%
Black
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Eastern Washington University 311 Students
Washington State University 232 Students
University of Washington 215 Students
Whitworth University 146 Students
Western Washington University 133 Students
Spokane Falls Community College 109 Students
Gonzaga University 90 Students
Central Washington University 87 Students
University of Oregon 79 Students
Seattle University 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Biology 57 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Environmental Science 30 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Elementary Education 21 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 202 Reviews
4.0 Junior
6/30/2025
Precisely because I am an immigrant studying in America, this school is a little strange to me because it is not like the one in my home country; everyone is different here. I like the teachers, but sometimes I don't understand the students themselves, but that's not such a big problem.
5.0 Senior
8/26/2024
My school is such a welcoming environment, with a strong connection with spirit, win or lose you can count on us for spirit at games and in school.
5.0 Senior
7/9/2024
The genomics program at NC is amazing. Students have access to lab equipment and pursue projects that compete with the quality of collegiate programs.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 7 Reviews
4.0 student
2/28/2023
I currently go as a 2025 graduate and some things are super good and others could take work but overall I would recommend NC for it's loving community and the teachers. Kind of wish therapy was easier to get in school but other then that it's a great school.
5.0 parent
6/3/2022
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5.0 student
7/9/2017
An overall amazing 4 years of my life and I wouldn't change it for the world. The school is 100% supportive in pushing kids to succeed beyond their limits whether that's through AP classes, college preparation, support, or athletics. This school may be small but is one huge family.
5.0 other
12/14/2016
I am a 2016 graduate. If I was asked to do my high school experience over again - I would be at North Central for another 4 years. There was a sense of unified community at this school, with the staff and the students that surpasses most others. As I'm in college and hear other students complain abo...

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North Central High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Spokane, WA and is served by the Spokane School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,595 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. North Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $312,217. Discover additional schools in the area, like Structural Alt Confinement School, Bryant Center, The Community School, and more. Learn more about what Spokane has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Central High School.

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