- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane Valley, WA
University High School
Federal NCES profile for University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530111000204
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
University High School held near 1,395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.1 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 530111000204 · Spokane Valley, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,410 enr · 17.6:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
University High School held near 1,395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.1 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
University High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- This school
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
- Greenacres Ele
Greenacres Elementary
637 students
What this shows University High School reports 1,410 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High School compares
University 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,410 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,410
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$15,783
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, University High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 University High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenacres Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Spokane Valley
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Stem Academy at Svt
Standard public school
190 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 (~1,410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about University High School
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has 1,410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,445 (2022-23) → 1,395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University High School?
33.0% of students at University High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High School?
The largest demographic group at University High School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High School?
University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 University High School rank among high schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #4 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 University High School, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), Central Valley High School (1,380 students), and Evergreen Middle School (668 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.