- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane Valley, WA
Central Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530111000191
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Valley High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Central Valley High School held near 1,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.2 → 61.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 530111000191 · Spokane Valley, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,380 enr · 18.4:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
Central Valley High School held near 1,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.2 → 61.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Central Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,410 students
- This school
Central Valley High School
1,380 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
668 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
644 students
- Greenacres Ele
Greenacres Elementary
637 students
What this shows Central Valley High School reports 1,380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Valley High School compares
Central Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,380 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,380
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,783
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Central Valley High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley School District reports $15,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenacres Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Spokane Valley
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
University High School
Standard public school
1,410 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
East Valley High School
Standard public school
912 students 19:1 students per teacher
Stem Academy at Svt
Standard public school
190 students 19:1 students per teacher
Mica Peak High School
Alternative education program
107 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Pratt Academy
Alternative education program
101 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
School to Life
Special-education school
38 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Valley High School
How many students attend Central Valley High School?
Central Valley High School has 1,380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,376 (2022-23) → 1,336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Valley High School?
33.1% of students at Central Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley High School?
Central Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Valley High School rank among high schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Spokane Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides Central Valley High School, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), University High School (1,410 students), and Evergreen Middle School (668 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.