The Community School

165 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.

165

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	15
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
125 (75.8%)
Two or More
23 (13.9%)
Hispanic
15 (9.1%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
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 45

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 37