The Community School

163 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Community School, located in the West Central neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, is a specialized public school within the Spokane Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its unique, project-based learning model that emphasizes hands-on education, interdisciplinary studies, and small class sizes. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster a tight-knit environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their local community, promoting a sense of civic responsibility and collaborative problem-solving.

Operating with a focus on personalized education, the school serves students who often thrive in settings that depart from traditional classroom structures. By integrating academics with real-world applications and social-emotional growth, The Community School aims to cultivate self-directed learners. Its commitment to a supportive, inclusive atmosphere makes it a distinct choice for families looking for an alternative educational experience that balances academic rigor with personal development.

163

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
130 (80.7 %)
Two or More
15 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (7.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

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)354-3810
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 49

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Community School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	49
Grade 10	39
Grade 11	42
Grade 12	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	89	54.6%
Male	72	44.2%
Not Specified	2	1.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)