Spokane Public Schools Explained

Spokane Public Schools
Address:200 North Bernard Street
Zipcode:99201
Country:United States
Motto:Excellence For Everyone
Superintendent:Dr. Adam Swinyard
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Asst Superintendent:or
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Enrollment:30,464 (2021)
Ratio:16.85 (2021)

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.[1]

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.[2]

Schools

High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools

Special programs

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Special Schools & Programs / Other Special Schools-Programs . Spokaneschools.org . 2012-03-23.
  2. Web site: Sowa. Tom. Marshallese making a new life in Spokane . The Spokesman-Review. 2012-03-04. 2020-07-28.

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