Best High Schools in Zip Code 99206

This analysis examines three high schools serving grades 9-12 in zip code 99206, located in Spokane Valley, Washington, which show dramatic differences in performance and student population.

The standout school is Stem Academy at SVT, a top-ranked school in the Central Valley School District with exceptional test scores, particularly in English and Science. In stark contrast, Dishman Hills High School, part of the West Valley School District (Spokane), is ranked in the state's bottom tier, with very low math proficiency and a high dropout rate, though its graduation rate matches the state average. The third option, Spokane Valley Technical Skills Center, is a very small vocational school in the Central Valley district focused on technical training.

These schools serve very different communities, with Dishman Hills having a much higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other two. Stem Academy benefits from more favorable student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending than Dishman Hills, despite serving a less economically challenged population. For parents, this area offers a clear high-performing choice in Stem Academy, a specialized vocational program, and a struggling comprehensive high school, highlighting the significant impact of school and district selection within the same geographic area.