North Central High School
Spokane, WA · Spokane School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-12 · City, midsize
143rd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 67%▼ Declining
1600 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99205
(509)354-6300NCES ID 530825001399Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks North Central High School 143rd of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 67th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 510 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,624 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.7% | 62.6% | ▼ 22.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 14.2% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 11.1% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 2.6% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.9% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $325K in zip 99205 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than North Central High School
- #241A-3 Multiagency Adolescent ProgSpokane School District · 0.2 mi away241st of 437
ELA 53% ▼3 · Math 20% ▼19Compare - #302The Community SchoolSpokane School District · 0.4 mi away302nd of 437
ELA 41% ▼15 · Math 16% ▼23Compare - –Structural Alt Confinement SchoolESD 101 acting as a school district · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- –Spokane Juvenile Detention SchoolESD 101 acting as a school district · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- –Open DoorsSpokane School District · 0.9 mi awayCompare
- –Lumen High SchoolLumen Public School · 1 mi away · charterCompare
- #67Lewis & Clark High SchoolSpokane School District · 1.4 mi away67th of 437
ELA 70% ▲14 · Math 43% ▲4Compare - #263Innovation High SchoolInnovation Spokane Schools · 1.4 mi away · charter263rd of 437
ELA 48% ▼8 · Math 20% ▼19Compare
What school district is North Central High School in?
North Central High School is part of the Spokane School District district in Spokane, Washington.
Is North Central High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Central High School 143rd of 437 Washington high schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Central High School?
White 63%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 11%, Black 5% (1,624 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Central High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99205 is $325K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.