Enrollment
107
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane Valley, WA
Mica Peak High School
Federal NCES profile for Mica Peak 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 530111000202
👥 S:T ratio 73
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mica Peak High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mica Peak High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mica Peak High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mica Peak High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mica Peak High School
Mica Peak High School is a mid-sized high school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 107 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Mica Peak High School is leaner than roughly 98% of Washington schools and 62% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 107 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 107 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Mica Peak High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Mica Peak 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 Mica Peak High School compares
Mica Peak 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 62% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 2% in Washington - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Mica Peak High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley School District, which includes Mica Peak 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 Mica Peak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mica Peak 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
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- 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
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
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
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 (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mica Peak High School
How many students attend Mica Peak High School?
Mica Peak High School has 107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mica Peak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mica Peak High School is 6.7:1, which is 62% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mica Peak High School?
49.2% of students at Mica Peak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mica Peak High School?
The largest demographic group at Mica Peak High School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mica Peak High School?
Mica Peak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mica Peak High School rank among high schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mica Peak High School ranks #1 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 Mica Peak High School a good school?
Mica Peak High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 Central Valley School District?
Besides Mica Peak High School, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), University High School (1,410 students), and Central Valley High School (1,380 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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