Enrollment
1,380
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530111000191
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 59/100 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
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Valley High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Valley High School
Central Valley High School is a large high school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 1,380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,380 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Valley School District spends $15,379 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane Valley's high schools, it stands alongside University High School (1,410 students): Central Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 17.6:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Central Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Valley High School compares
Central Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley School District, which includes Central Valley High School.
$15,379
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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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.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Valley High School a good school?
Central Valley High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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