- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sultan, WA
Sky Valley Options
Federal NCES profile for Sky Valley Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530855003210
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sky Valley Options earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sultan · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sky Valley Options has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Valley Options ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sultan, WA.
School address
District: Sultan School District · Washington
NCES ID 530855003210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Sky Valley Options grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+153.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 530855003210 · Sultan, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 34:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sultan Elementary School (676 students)
Sky Valley Options grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+153.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sky Valley Options in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sultan Element
Sultan Elementary School
676 students
- Sultan Senior
Sultan Senior High School
581 students
- Sultan Middle
Sultan Middle School
462 students
- Gold Bar Eleme
Gold Bar Elementary
313 students
- This school 34
Sky Valley Options
34 students
- Student Servic 32
Student Services School
32 students
What this shows Sky Valley Options reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sky Valley Options compares
Sky Valley Options is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 93% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
34:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$17,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Sky Valley Options is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sultan School District reports $17,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sky Valley Options Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sultan Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sultan Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gold Bar Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Student Services School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sky Valley Options's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Sultan
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sky Valley Options
How many students attend Sky Valley Options?
Sky Valley Options has 34 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sultan, WA. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sky Valley Options?
The student-teacher ratio at Sky Valley Options is 34:1, which is 93% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sky Valley Options?
26.7% of students at Sky Valley Options are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sky Valley Options?
The largest demographic group at Sky Valley Options is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Sultan, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sky Valley Options?
Sky Valley Options has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sky Valley Options rank among high schools in Sultan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Valley Options ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sultan, 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 Sultan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sultan School District?
Besides Sky Valley Options, Sultan School District also operates Sultan Elementary School (676 students), Sultan Senior High School (581 students), and Sultan Middle School (462 students). See the Sultan School District district page for the complete list.