- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cheney High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530123000223 · Cheney, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,491 enr · 19.6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheney Middle School (637 students)
Cheney High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cheney High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cheney High School
1,491 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
637 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
634 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle School
624 students
- Windsor Elemen 549
Windsor Elementary
549 students
- Betz Elementar 535
Betz Elementary
535 students
What this shows Cheney High School reports 1,491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheney High School compares
Cheney 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,596
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
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.
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
District finance for Cheney School District reports $14,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,476 (2022-23) → 1,488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 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 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.
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.