Enrollment
229
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane, WA
Spokane Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Spokane Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530969003769
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spokane Valley High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spokane Valley High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane Valley High School ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969003769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spokane Valley High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spokane Valley High School
Spokane Valley High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $14,803 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane's high schools, it stands alongside Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students): Spokane Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students) and Centennial Middle School (536 students) alongside Spokane 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 Spokane Valley High School compares
Spokane 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,803
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Spokane Valley 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 West Valley School District (Spokane), which includes Spokane Valley High School.
$14,803
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Spokane Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spokane Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Spokane
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lewis & Clark High School
Standard public school
1,673 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Ferris High School
Standard public school
1,644 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
1,498 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Shadle Park High School
Standard public school
1,445 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
On Track Academy
Alternative education program
442 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
The Community School
Standard public school
165 students 18.3:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spokane Valley High School
How many students attend Spokane Valley High School?
Spokane Valley High School has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spokane Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spokane Valley High School is 22.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spokane Valley High School?
52.8% of students at Spokane Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spokane Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Spokane Valley High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spokane Valley High School?
Spokane Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Spokane Valley High School rank among high schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Spokane Valley High School ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Spokane, 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 on the city page.
Is Spokane Valley High School a good school?
Spokane Valley High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Spokane Valley High School, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students), Centennial Middle School (536 students), and Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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