- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane Valley, WA
Stem Academy at Svt
Federal NCES profile for Stem Academy at Svt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530111003657
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Academy at Svt earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Academy at Svt has class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy at Svt ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111003657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Stem Academy at Svt held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530111003657 · Spokane Valley, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 19:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
Stem Academy at Svt held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stem Academy at Svt in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,410 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High School
1,380 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
668 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
644 students
- This school 190
Stem Academy at Svt
190 students
What this shows Stem Academy at Svt reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Academy at Svt compares
Stem Academy at Svt 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 65% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,783
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
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Stem Academy at Svt is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley School District reports $15,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stem Academy at Svt Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Academy at Svt's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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
School to Life
Special-education school
38 students
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 (~190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Academy at Svt
How many students attend Stem Academy at Svt?
Stem Academy at Svt has 190 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Svt?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Svt is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stem Academy at Svt?
15.8% of students at Stem Academy at Svt are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Academy at Svt?
The largest demographic group at Stem Academy at Svt is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Academy at Svt?
Stem Academy at Svt has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stem Academy at Svt rank among high schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy at Svt ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides Stem Academy at Svt, 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.