Cheney High School in Cheney, WA

At a glance

Reported students

1,491

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

78.75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington high enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

525

Cheney High School: 1,491 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

18.9:1 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: 1,427
Teachers (FTE): 79.3
Student–teacher ratio: 18:1

What the reported data says about Cheney High School

Cheney High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cheney. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Cheney School District. NCES reports 1,491 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, 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 (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. 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, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cheney High School

1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.75 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 5.1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.1%
Students with disabilities: 14.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 49.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5.1
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0.8
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

White68%
Hispanic14.1%
Black2.1%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.7%
Multiracial6.8%

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

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Three Springs High School

High · Grades 09–12

103 reported students

WIN Academy

High · Grades 06–12

62 reported students

Cheney Open Doors

High · Grades 07–12

10 reported students

Cheney Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

637 reported students

Sunset Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

634 reported students

Westwood Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

624 reported students

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Public schools near Cheney 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
Cheney Open Doors High · Cheney School District	07–12	10	under 0.1 mi
WIN Academy High · Cheney School District	06–12	62	under 0.1 mi
Betz Elementary Elementary · Cheney School District	PK–05	535	0.2 mi
Three Springs High School High · Cheney School District	09–12	103	3.4 mi
Medical Lake High School High · Medical Lake School District	09–12	506	7.3 mi
Martin Hall Detention Ctr High · Educational Service District 101	08–12	8	7.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cheney High School

What grades does Cheney High School serve?

Cheney High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cheney School District.

How many students attend Cheney High School?

Cheney High School reported 1,491 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,427 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cheney High School?

The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 1,491 students and 78.75 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 Cheney High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cheney High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cheney School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cheney High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

49.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cheney High School in?

Cheney High School is part of Cheney School District, based in Cheney, WA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cheney High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cheney Open Doors (under 0.1 mi), WIN Academy (under 0.1 mi), Betz Elementary (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.