Serving 277 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dishman Hills High School's student population of 277 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dishman Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dishman Hills High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1576 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
59%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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 #1576 out of 2,113 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 40% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dishman Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Dishman Hills High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dishman Hills High School?
277 students attend Dishman Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dishman Hills High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dishman Hills High School?
Dishman Hills High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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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