At a glance
Reported students
1,410
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
379.5
University High School: 1,410 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,543
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about University High School
University High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Spokane Valley. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Central Valley School District. NCES reports 1,410 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking University High School
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.4%
- Hispanic5%
- Black4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Central Valley School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,380 reported students
Ridgeline High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,575 reported students
Spokane Valley Tech
High · Grades 09–12
190 reported students
Central Valley Virtual Learning High School
High · Grades 09–12
108 reported students
Mica Peak High School
High · Grades 09–12
107 reported students
CVSD Open Doors Programs
High · Grades 10–12
102 reported students
Public schools near University High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Virtual Learning High School High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 108 | 2.1 mi |
| Skills Center at Spokane Valley Tech High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 28 | 2.3 mi |
| Spokane Valley Tech High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 190 | 2.3 mi |
| Dishman Hills High School High · West Valley School District (Spokane) | 08–12 | 296 | 2.3 mi |
| Central Valley High School High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 1,380 | 2.6 mi |
| Mica Peak High School High · Central Valley School District | 09–12 | 107 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University High School
What grades does University High School serve?
University High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Central Valley School District.
How many students attend University High School?
University High School reported 1,410 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,543 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University High School?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 1,410 students and 70.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is University High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
University High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Valley School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of University High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is University High School in?
University High School is part of Central Valley School District, based in Liberty Lake, WA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Valley Virtual Learning High School (2.1 mi), Skills Center at Spokane Valley Tech (2.3 mi), Spokane Valley Tech (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.