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| Lewis and Clark High School (Spokane) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Lewis and Clark High School |
| Established | 1917 |
| Type | Public high school |
| District | Spokane Public Schools |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Location | Spokane, Washington, United States |
Lewis and Clark High School (Spokane) is a public secondary school located in downtown Spokane, Washington, serving grades 9–12 within Spokane Public Schools. The school occupies a historic building with long-standing ties to regional development along the Spokane River and the Inland Northwest. Lewis and Clark serves a diverse urban student body and participates in regional academic, artistic, and athletic competitions.
The institution traces its roots to early 20th-century expansion in Spokane, Washington as population growth followed the completion of the Great Northern Railway and the development of Riverfront Park; the current building opened in 1917 during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson and amid the era of the Progressive Era reforms. Throughout the 20th century the school intersected with events such as World War I, World War II, and the postwar boom that shaped Washington (state) school systems administered by Spokane Public Schools. Renovations in the late 20th and early 21st centuries reflected trends influenced by preservation movements linked to the National Register of Historic Places and urban renewal plans approved by the City of Spokane. The school's historical archives include connections to local institutions like the Spokane County Courthouse and regional cultural venues such as the Fox Theater (Spokane) and the Moran Prairie area.
The campus is situated near the Spokane River and adjacent to downtown landmarks including Riverfront Park and the Spokane Convention Center. The main facility features early 20th-century architectural elements contemporaneous with structures like Post Street Bridge and the Montvale Hotel (Spokane), while later additions mirror modern construction practices used at Gonzaga University and Whitworth University. Facilities include science labs equipped to support curricula aligned with standards referenced by Washington State Board of Education, performance spaces comparable to those at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, and athletic facilities that accommodate competitions within the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. Campus improvements have been coordinated with municipal agencies such as the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department and regional planners connected to Spokane County development initiatives.
Lewis and Clark offers a comprehensive curriculum including Advanced Placement courses administered through the College Board and career and technical education pathways associated with regional partners like the Spokane Community College and Community Colleges of Spokane. The school participates in college preparatory programs that mirror articulation agreements with institutions such as Washington State University, University of Washington, and Gonzaga University. Elective programs encompass visual arts, performing arts, and STEM-focused offerings linked to organizations like the Science Olympiad and competitions sponsored by the National Science Foundation-funded initiatives. Language study and humanities align with Advanced Placement offerings in subjects overseen by the College Board and comparable to curricula at schools across the Spokane Public Schools district.
Student organizations at Lewis and Clark reflect a broad spectrum of interests, including chapters of national and regional groups affiliated with the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and arts clubs that connect with Spokane Civic Theatre outreach. Student government coordinates events similar to those organized by the Washington Association of Student Councils. The school supports performing ensembles and theater productions that collaborate with community partners such as the Spokane Symphony and engage in festivals including regional competitions paralleling the Washington State Thespian Festival. Community service and civic engagement projects often interface with nonprofit organizations including United Way of Spokane County and local initiatives tied to the Spokane Regional Health District.
Athletic programs compete in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and field teams across sports like football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and track and field, with rivalries reflective of matchups against other Spokane-area schools such as Gonzaga Preparatory School and North Central High School (Spokane). The school's teams have contended in state tournaments hosted at venues like the KeyArena-era facilities and regional stadiums, producing athletes who advanced to collegiate programs at institutions including Washington State University, University of Washington, and private colleges regionally. Athletic development has been supported by boosters and alumni associations that coordinate with city recreation entities like the Spokane Sports Commission.
Graduates have included individuals prominent in politics, arts, athletics, and business with ties to entities such as the United States Congress, Washington State Legislature, professional sports leagues including the National Football League and National Basketball Association, cultural institutions like the Spokane Symphony and national media outlets. Alumni careers span public service roles connected to the City of Spokane and the State of Washington, entrepreneurship linked to regional firms, and higher education leadership at universities such as Gonzaga University and Washington State University.
Lewis and Clark operates under the governance of Spokane Public Schools and policies set by the Washington State Board of Education. The administrative leadership includes a principal and counseling staff who coordinate student services aligned with federal programs administered by the United States Department of Education and state funding mechanisms overseen by the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The student population reflects demographic patterns in Spokane County, and the school participates in districtwide initiatives addressing college readiness and workforce pathways promoted by regional economic development organizations like the Greater Spokane Incorporated.
Category:High schools in Spokane County, Washington Category:Public high schools in Washington (state)