North Central High School

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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
19:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
63%
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
63%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.8%
State Average
32.1%
Science
24.3%
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
275:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.4%
White
60.2%
Two or more races
14%
Hispanic
12.5%
Black
5.1%
Asian
2.8%
Native American
1.7%

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 319 Students
Washington State University 246 Students
University of Washington 226 Students
Whitworth University 153 Students
Western Washington University 135 Students
Spokane Falls Community College 111 Students
Gonzaga University 104 Students
Central Washington University 90 Students
Seattle University 87 Students
Seattle Pacific University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 61 Students
Business 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Environmental Science 30 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 195 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/30/2025
North central high is one of the best school that I know, I started to attend this school two years ago but I can't compare the person I was when I got there to the person I am today because I have gained a lot in these years that I spent there and I hope to grow more in this one year that left.
4.0 Alum
11/28/2024
North Central High School gave me opportunities and readiness for the real world. The STEM and MESA programs gave me hands-on experience and tools to prepare for my studies and further education in the science field. North Central's family environment and supportive communities helped me strive and figure out what worked for me during my high school years. I had struggled with friends and drama but once I used the resources available to me I figured it out.
4.0 Senior
10/2/2024
I have been a student at NC all 4 years of High School. I appreciate my school and the fact that staff members genuinely care about the students. North Central has been a great place to grow myself into the young adult I am becoming.
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 19:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. North Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $309,107. Discover additional schools in the area, like Structural Alt Confinement School, Spokane County Jail, Bryant Center, 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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