Enrollment
1,410
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530111000204
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 59/100 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
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at University High School
University High School is a large high school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 1,410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,410 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Central Valley School District spends $15,379 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Spokane Valley's high schools, it stands alongside Central Valley High School (1,380 students): University High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18.4:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and Central Valley High School (1,380 students) alongside University 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 University High School compares
University 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,379
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley School District, which includes University High School.
$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 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
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 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
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 (~1,410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 59/100 (higher 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 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.
Is University High School a good school?
University High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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