Mead Senior High School

1,827 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mead Senior High School, located in the northern suburbs of Spokane, Washington, is a cornerstone of the Mead School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, college readiness, and a comprehensive extracurricular program. As a large, traditional high school, it offers a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and robust athletic and arts programs designed to help students prepare for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mead High School is known for its active campus culture and strong sense of community pride. The school maintains a long-standing tradition of excellence in both sports and competitive academic activities, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their peers and faculty. By balancing a structured learning environment with a wide variety of student-led clubs and community-focused initiatives, Mead High School aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute to their community after graduation.

1,827

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mead Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,444
Hispanic	127
Black	34
Asian	31
Two or More	151
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	23

White
1,444 (79.3%)
Two or More
151 (8.3%)
Hispanic
127 (7.0%)
Black
34 (1.9%)
Asian
31 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
23 (1.3%)
American Indian
11 (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:	Mead School District
Phone:	(509)465-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 448

Grade 10 453

Grade 11 434

Grade 12 492