Enrollment
190
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530111003657
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stem Academy at Svt compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stem Academy at Svt
Stem Academy at Svt is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 190 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 190 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 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 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): Stem Academy at Svt is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 17.6:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Stem Academy at Svt.
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 Stem Academy at Svt compares
Stem Academy at Svt on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,379
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley School District, which includes Stem Academy at Svt.
$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 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
- 1,575
- 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
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
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 (~190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Stem Academy at Svt a good school?
Stem Academy at Svt earns 45/100 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. 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 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.
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