Future Partner Project Development
Explore additional opportunities with public agencies and organizations to identify strategies for collaboration to create efficiencies that benefit the community.
Project Background
In response to student interest and to address local workforce demands for careers in trades, SPS would establish a new, full-time trades high school serving grades 9-12.
Students in this program could graduate with their high school diploma and a Direct Transfer Agreement Associate Degree (AA-DTA), an Associate in Applied Science-Transfer Degree (AAS-T), and numerous other career and technical education (CTE) certificates that will prepare them to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation and/or continue their educational studies to successfully achieve a variety of career goals.
Spokane Colleges has signed on as a community partner to explore providing facility options on the Spokane Community College campus for the SPS trades high school with integrated programming opportunities that would support students’ future goals.
Project Status
Funding for this project was included in the voter-approved 2025 SPS bond.
In early 2026, SPS and SCC leadership continue to explore options for the Trades High School on the SCC Campus and discuss initial plans for shared resources, including joint use of facilities, equipment, and aligning architectural services.
Additionally, SPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) are meeting with industry partner advisors in Construction, Manufacturing and Health Services industry to ensure Trades High School curriculum and programming aligns with workforce demands.
Related Projects
North Central High School Modernization
Renovate oldest portions of the building to address issues of efficiency and safety. Upgrade parking and fields.
Indoor Public Aquatics Center
Renovate the indoor aquatics facility at Spokane Community College to expand Parks aquatics programming and develop a swimming lesson program for elementary students.
Garry Middle School Renovation & Nevada Park Upgrades
Renovate Garry Middle School and adjacent Nevada Park to maximize benefit for the school and community
Ferris Sports Complex
Develop southwest fields with Spokane Youth Sports Association to extend field use and support increased student and community interest in recreational activities.
Citywide All-Weather Fields with Lights
Provide at least one all-weather rectangular field and at least one turf infield with lighting within each neighborhood high school boundary.
New SPS Trades School on SCC Campus
Plan to establish a school where students can graduate with a high school diploma, a two-year degree, and other career and technical education (CTE) certificates.
Shadle Park High School Improvements
he SPS Annual Capital Projects Campaign uses bond funds for necessary facility upgrades and improvements so that each school is safe, secure, and has a useful lifespan.
