Wellpinit High School

Wellpinit School District #49
6270 Ford-Wellpinit Rd
WELLPINIT, WA 99040
108 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wellpinit High School, located on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Wellpinit, Washington, serves as a central educational hub for the Spokane Tribe of Indians. As part of the Wellpinit School District, the school is deeply committed to integrating academic excellence with the rich cultural heritage and values of the Spokane people. The curriculum and school environment are designed to foster both personal development and community identity, ensuring that students are prepared for post-secondary success while remaining connected to their tribal roots and traditions.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities. Beyond standard coursework, Wellpinit High School often highlights the importance of Indigenous education, community involvement, and local leadership. By maintaining strong ties with the community and promoting a holistic approach to learning, the school strives to empower its students to become contributing members of both the local reservation community and the broader society.
108
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    86 (79.6%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    9 (8.3%)
  • White
    4 (3.7%)
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: Wellpinit School District #49
Phone: (509)258-4535
Website: http://www.wellpinit.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 29
Grade 10 30
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wellpinit Open Doors High School
Wellpinit School District #49
88 Students
6270 Ford/Wellpinit Road
Wellpinit W, WA 99040 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th