Enrollment
38
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane Valley, WA
School to Life
Federal NCES profile for School to Life, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530111003012
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School to Life earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 38
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, School to Life ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111003012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+8% vs state
What stands out at School to Life
School to Life is a small high school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 38 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 38 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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): School to Life is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside School to Life.
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 School to Life compares
School to Life on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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 38 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 5.3%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, School to Life is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley School District, which includes School to Life.
$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 School to Life Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to School to Life'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
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
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about School to Life
How many students attend School to Life?
School to Life has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane Valley, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School to Life?
48.5% of students at School to Life are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School to Life?
The largest demographic group at School to Life is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School to Life?
School to Life has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School to Life rank among high schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, School to Life ranks #3 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 School to Life a good school?
School to Life earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 School to Life, 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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