Enrollment
1,491
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheney, WA
Cheney High School
Federal NCES profile for Cheney High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530123000223
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheney High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Cheney · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheney High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cheney, WA.
School address
District: Cheney School District · Washington
NCES ID 530123000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cheney High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cheney High School
Cheney High School is a large high school in Cheney, Washington, enrolling 1,491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,491 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cheney School District spends $14,274 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Cheney School District also operates Cheney Middle School (637 students) and Sunset Elementary (634 students) alongside Cheney 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 Cheney High School compares
Cheney 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,491
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,274
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
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.7%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Cheney High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheney School District, which includes Cheney High School.
$14,274
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 65.4%
Federal 11.4%
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 Cheney High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betz Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheney High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cheney High School
How many students attend Cheney High School?
Cheney High School has 1,491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheney, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheney High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheney High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheney High School?
38.9% of students at Cheney High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheney High School?
The largest demographic group at Cheney High School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Cheney, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheney High School?
Cheney High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Cheney High School rank among public schools in Cheney?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cheney, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cheney on the city page.
Is Cheney High School a good school?
Cheney High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. 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 Cheney School District?
Besides Cheney High School, Cheney School District also operates Cheney Middle School (637 students), Sunset Elementary (634 students), and Westwood Middle School (624 students). See the Cheney School District district page for the complete list.
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