Spokane Public Schools

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Spokane Public Schools
Spokane Public Schools (logo).svg
Address
200 North Bernard Street
, Washington , 99201
United States
Coordinates 47°39′33″N117°24′56″W / 47.65917°N 117.41556°W / 47.65917; -117.41556
District information
MottoExcellence For Everyone
Grades Pre-K through 12
Established1889;135 years ago (1889)
SuperintendentDr. Adam Swinyard
NCES District ID 5308250 [1]
Affiliation(s) Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, U.S. Department of Education
Students and staff
Enrollment30,464 (2021)
Student–teacher ratio16.85 (2021)
Colors  Blue
  Gold
Other information
Website spokaneschools.org

Spokane Public Schools (District No. 81) is a public school district in Spokane County, Washington, and serves the city of Spokane. The district includes oversight and administration of seven high schools, six middle schools, and 34 elementary schools. Specialized programming focuses on alternative learning opportunities for intelligently gifted children, as well as those that experience moderate to severe emotional and/or physical disabilities, are homeless, or experiencing the Spokane Public Schools system through the Foreign Exchange Program. [2]

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Demographics

In 2012 the largest groups of students who spoke languages other than English were Russian (530), Marshallese (370), and Spanish (360)-speakers, respectively. In 2006 the school district began receiving large numbers of ethnic Marshallese. The school system created the Marshallese 101 outreach and training program to combat truancy and address issues related to frequent address changes, staying with extended family, and other issues related to Marshallese culture. [3]

Schools

High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools

Special programs

See also

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References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Spokane School District". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences.
  2. "Special Schools & Programs / Other Special Schools-Programs". Spokaneschools.org. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  3. Sowa, Tom (March 4, 2012). "Marshallese making a new life in Spokane". The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved July 28, 2020.