FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL
Ferris High School is a public high school that is part of the Spokane School District school district, located in Spokane, WA with about 1,803 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 90 teachers, Ferris High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ferris High School, located in the South Hill neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, is a prominent secondary institution within the Spokane Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing commitment to academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Ferris High School is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic programs, competitive clubs, and performing arts opportunities, all of which contribute to a vibrant campus life. As a cornerstone of the South Hill community, Ferris places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student leadership, civic engagement, and personal growth, consistently striving to maintain a balance between tradition and modern educational innovation.
For more information, contact Ferris High School at (509) 354-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spokane, WA 99223-4598
(509) 354-6000
FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Spokane, WA with about 1,803 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Spokane School District
- Total Students:
- 1,803
- Teachers:
- 90.38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,803 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.7%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.