Lakeside High School

www.9Mile.org

489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lakeside High School is a public secondary school located in the rural community of Nine Mile Falls, Washington, situated northwest of Spokane. Serving as the primary high school for the Nine Mile Falls School District, the school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit campus environment. It caters to a diverse student body drawn from the surrounding areas near Long Lake, focusing on providing a comprehensive education that balances traditional academic requirements with career-readiness programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lakeside High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including a variety of WIAA-sanctioned athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school’s location near the Spokane River and the lake offers a unique setting that often influences its community-focused culture. By fostering a supportive and personalized atmosphere, Lakeside aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce while maintaining the close community ties characteristic of the Nine Mile Falls region.

489

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	45
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
393 (80.5 %)
Hispanic
45 (9.2 %)
Two or More
24 (4.9 %)
Black
9 (1.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Nine Mile Falls School District
Phone:	(509)340-4200
Website:	http://www.9Mile.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 126

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 120