Schools and Education
Spokane’s school district is broken into four main districts, East Valley, West Valley, Central Valley, and City District #81, which is the second largest in the state of Washington. Lewis and Clark High School has been listed on the nation’s top high schools list. The Spokane area is home to fourteen colleges, community colleges and universities including Washington State University, Gonzaga University and Law School, Apollo College and Whitworth College. All academic programs are available including pre and post medical degrees, law, agriculture, the sciences and the arts. SIRTI — The Spokane Intercollegiate Research & Technology Institute is located here.
A thriving and beautiful region in which to visit or live, Spokane, Washington is a unique blend of the timeless beauty of nature combined with the best of urban development. From the drama of the Spokane Falls and the Riverfront Park right in the middle of the city to the ski resorts dotting the mountain range in the distance, Spokane is an oasis of culture and sophistication amidst the wide spaces of the Pacific Northwest.
Fast Facts:
- Location: Spokane is 18 miles west of the Idaho border and 110 miles south of the Canadian border.
- Population: 195,629
- Median household income: $32,273.
- Average home value: $97,000.
- Average annual rainfall: 16.5 inches
- Average temperatures: 68°F in summer