Enrollment
912
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane Valley, WA
East Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for East Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530228000312
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Valley High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: East Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530228000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Valley High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Valley High School
East Valley High School is a large high school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 912 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% 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 92% of state schools at 912 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spokane Valley's high schools, it stands alongside University High School (1,410 students): East Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 17.6:1).
East Valley School District (Spokane) also operates Trent School (511 students) and Trentwood School (402 students) alongside East 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 East Valley High School compares
East 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, East Valley High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Valley School District (Spokane), which includes East Valley High School.
$16,201
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 63.0%
Federal 15.3%
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 East Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trentwood School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Valley Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Farms Steam School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Continuous Curriculum School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
Central Valley High School
Standard public school
1,380 students 18.4:1 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 (~912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Valley High School
How many students attend East Valley High School?
East Valley High School has 912 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley High School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Valley High School?
49.9% of students at East Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at East Valley High School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Valley High School?
East Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 East Valley High School rank among high schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley High School ranks #8 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 East Valley High School a good school?
East Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. 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 East Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides East Valley High School, East Valley School District (Spokane) also operates Trent School (511 students), Trentwood School (402 students), and East Valley Middle School (394 students). See the East Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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