- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheney, WA
Three Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Three Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530123002684
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Springs High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Cheney · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Springs High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Springs High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Cheney, WA.
School address
District: Cheney School District · Washington
NCES ID 530123002684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Three Springs High School shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-21.6%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 530123002684 · Cheney, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 17.2:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheney High School (1,491 students)
Three Springs High School shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-21.6%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Three Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheney High Sc
Cheney High School
1,491 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
637 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
634 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle School
624 students
- Windsor Elemen 549
Windsor Elementary
549 students
- This school 103
Three Springs High School
103 students
What this shows Three Springs High School reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Springs High School compares
Three Springs High School is a shrinking 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$14,596
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Three Springs High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheney School District reports $14,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Three Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Three Springs High School
How many students attend Three Springs High School?
Three Springs High School has 103 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheney, WA. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Springs High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Springs High School?
71.6% of students at Three Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Three Springs High School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Cheney, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Springs High School?
Three Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Three Springs High School rank among public schools in Cheney?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Springs High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Cheney, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cheney on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheney School District?
Besides Three Springs High School, Cheney School District also operates Cheney High School (1,491 students), Cheney Middle School (637 students), and Sunset Elementary (634 students). See the Cheney School District district page for the complete list.