Serving 244 students in grades 8-12, Dishman Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dishman Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dishman Hills High School's student population of 244 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dishman Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dishman Hills High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1925 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dishman Hills High School's ranking?
Dishman Hills High School is ranked #1925 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dishman Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Dishman Hills High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dishman Hills High School?
244 students attend Dishman Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
4% of Dishman Hills High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dishman Hills High School?
Dishman Hills High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dishman Hills High School offer ?
Dishman Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dishman Hills High School part of?
Dishman Hills High School is part of West Valley School District (Spokane).
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