Lewis & Clark High School

Set in Spokane, Washington, Lewis & Clark High School is a sizable high school, overseen by Spokane School District. It enrolls 1,673 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 192% larger than typical.

Spokane School District comprises 62 schools with combined enrollment of 28,853 students; Lewis & Clark High School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Lewis & Clark High School reports that 69% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder breaks down as 13% multiracial, 10% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% Asian. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 83%.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 83 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 20.2:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 35% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Spokane County's rate of about 52%.

With demographic context factored in, Lewis & Clark High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 56.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 53.8%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Spokane County) records that median household earnings sit near $78,582, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Across Spokane County's 187 public schools (combined enrollment of about 76,588 students), Lewis & Clark High School is one campus in the mix.

Lumen High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Lewis & Clark High School has ticked down 10%, going from 1,867 students in 2018 to 1,673 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.