Enrollment
103
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530123002684
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Cheney · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Springs High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Springs High School
Three Springs High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Cheney, Washington, enrolling 103 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 71.6% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 103 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 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Cheney School District spends $14,274 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 103 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cheney School District also operates Cheney High School (1,491 students) and Cheney Middle School (637 students) alongside Three Springs 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 Three Springs High School compares
Three Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,274
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheney School District, which includes Three Springs High School.
$14,274
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 65.4%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Three Springs High School a good school?
Three Springs High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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