- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530969003769
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Spokane Valley High School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530969003769 · Spokane, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 22.9:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (836 students)
Spokane Valley High School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Spokane Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
836 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
536 students
- Pasadena Park
Pasadena Park Elementary
362 students
- Dishman Hills 296
Dishman Hills High School
296 students
- Seth Woodard E 262
Seth Woodard Elementary
262 students
- This school 229
Spokane Valley High School
229 students
What this shows Spokane Valley High School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spokane Valley High School compares
Spokane Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for West Valley School District (Spokane) reports $15,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.