Ferris High School

1,631 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,631

Total Students

92.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferris High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,096
Hispanic	175
Black	53
Asian	67
Two or More	202
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	14

White
1,096 (67.5 %)
Two or More
202 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
175 (10.8 %)
Asian
67 (4.1 %)
Black
53 (3.3 %)
American Indian
16 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-6000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	594
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	143

* 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 9 456

Grade 10 421

Grade 11 420

Grade 12 334