Central Valley High School

Summary:

Central Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Spokane Valley, Washington, with a student population of 1,376 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Central Valley School District, which is ranked 71 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Valley High School has a predominantly white student population, with 79.8% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the Central Valley School District. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Washington high schools, with a ranking of 163 out of 437 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. However, its performance on standardized tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math below the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 86.5% to 92.4% over the past five years, but its dropout rate has been higher than the district and state averages, ranging from 3.1% to 6.6% during the same period.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Central Valley High School has increased from 21.84% in 2020-2021 to 42.37% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. When compared to other high schools in the Central Valley School District, Central Valley High School generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, it lags behind the top-performing schools in the district, such as Ridgeline High School and STEM Academy at SVT.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 821 S Sullivan Rd
       Spokane Valley, WA  99037-8826


(509) 558-5100

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,521 Help


Feeder schools for Central Valley High School:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary
    Broadway Elementary
    Progress Elementary School
    Sunrise Elementary
Middle:    Evergreen Middle School
    North Pines Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  1,376

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.8%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Compare Details Central Valley High School ranks better than 62.7% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Valley High School is 18.2, which is the 4th best among 5 high schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Valley High School is $14,521. 4 high schools in the Central Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley High School 163rd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Central Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 71st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.70 32nd 390 91.8%
2005 83.83 42nd 394 89.3%
2006 79.84 62nd 395 84.3%
2007 82.42 44th 399 89.0%
2008 80.04 52nd 396 86.9%
2009 78.07 68th 402 83.1%
2010 74.61 91st 423 78.5%
2011 69.94 66th 440 85.0%
2012 71.47 73rd 450 83.8%
2013 71.10 82nd 454 81.9%
2015 39.22 210th 341 38.4%
2016 81.21 38th 306 87.6%
2017 86.87 16th 301 94.7%
2018 73.83 73rd 315 76.8%
2019 72.12 98th 417 76.5%
2021 49.75 209th 455 54.1%
2022 62.67 144th 434 66.8%
2023 61.40 151st 442 65.8%
2024 58.16 163rd 437 62.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.81 32nd 163 80.4%
2021 44.91 99th 195 49.2%
2022 46.97 94th 179 47.5%
2023 27.16 126th 166 24.1%
2024 41.52 95th 161 41.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.98 47th 69 31.9%
2022 48.32 31st 70 55.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.94 175th 212 17.5%
2022 17.85 120th 130 7.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.60 45th 227 80.2%
2019 67.44 87th 344 74.7%
2021 33.94 274th 392 30.1%
2022 45.12 195th 370 47.3%
2023 49.36 184th 362 49.2%
2024 45.87 193rd 356 45.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.00 66th 243 72.8%
2019 73.12 86th 358 76.0%
2021 51.41 162nd 390 58.5%
2022 72.49 82nd 368 77.7%
2023 58.53 141st 357 60.5%
2024 52.80 154th 347 55.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.15 64th 254 74.8%
2019 69.20 90th 355 74.6%
2021 46.65 194th 395 50.9%
2022 47.88 182nd 363 49.9%
2023 57.47 143rd 358 60.1%
2024 56.31 149th 362 58.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.65 88th 121 27.3%
2021 15.40 121st 136 11.0%
2022 27.03 95th 124 23.4%
2023 25.32 89th 118 24.6%
2024 26.75 84th 113 25.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.16 68th 111 38.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.94 14th 156 91.0%
2021 70.72 53rd 278 80.9%
2023 47.86 122nd 249 51.0%
2024 43.21 134th 248 46.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.45 79th 222 64.4%
2019 64.03 123rd 382 67.8%
2021 36.45 263rd 413 36.3%
2022 55.18 169th 390 56.7%
2023 52.34 176th 379 53.6%
2024 48.20 187th 374 50.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Central Valley High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Central Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1310 6 23 12 16 n/a n/a 0 1367
1989 1180 9 22 8 16 n/a n/a 0 1235
1990 1058 8 41 10 18 n/a n/a 0 1135
1991 1068 11 25 11 12 n/a n/a 0 1127
1992 1072 9 16 16 14 n/a n/a 0 1127
1993 1104 6 15 16 25 n/a n/a 0 1166
1994 1130 6 24 20 28 n/a n/a 0 1208
1995 1227 2 35 15 25 n/a n/a 0 1304
1996 1227 2 35 15 25 n/a n/a 0 1304
1997 1215 6 26 22 20 n/a n/a 0 1289
1998 1207 8 24 28 22 n/a n/a 0 1289
1999 1251 12 20 27 15 n/a n/a 0 1325
2000 1276 15 19 25 17 n/a n/a 0 1352
2001 1375 19 26 27 18 n/a n/a 0 1465
2002 1608 33 41 28 22 n/a n/a 0 1732
2003 1608 33 41 28 22 n/a n/a 0 1732
2004 1542 27 49 37 18 n/a n/a 0 1673
2005 1517 22 48 41 29 n/a n/a 0 1657
2006 1649 26 53 51 31 n/a n/a 0 1810
2007 1660 20 46 66 29 n/a n/a 0 1821
2008 1692 21 55 65 30 n/a n/a 49 1912
2009 1717 22 60 75 28 n/a n/a 58 1960
2010 1674 17 52 73 28 n/a n/a 68 1912
2011 1632 13 41 126 12 0 100 0 1924
2012 1650 21 42 117 12 0 84 0 1926
2013 1697 24 32 103 9 5 86 0 1956
2014 1710 30 33 107 10 6 82 0 1978
2015 1731 27 31 112 12 8 79 0 2000
2016 1760 29 41 128 16 13 91 0 2078
2017 1761 22 53 137 16 17 95 0 2101
2018 1838 23 68 131 14 26 93 0 2193
2019 1970 36 77 12 19 30 106 0 2250
2020 1944 37 73 35 15 22 110 0 2236
2021 1979 45 73 49 11 23 103 2 2285
2022 1327 44 56 56 15 20 82 5 1605
2023 1098 42 45 60 12 29 82 8 1376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1367 57.0 23.9 0
1989 1235 53.0 23.3 n/a
1990 1135 51.8 21.9 0
1991 1127 50.3 22.4 n/a
1992 1127 50.8 22.1 n/a
1993 1166 53.0 22.0 n/a
1994 1208 55.3 21.8 n/a
1995 1304 57.7 22.6 n/a
1996 1304 57.7 22.6 n/a
1997 1289 54.2 23.8 n/a
1998 1289 57.2 22.5 n/a
1999 1325 57.2 23.2 n/a
2000 1352 60.1 22.5 n/a
2001 1465 61.5 23.8 n/a
2002 1732 79.5 21.8 18.8
2003 1732 79.5 21.8 18.8
2004 1673 79.0 21.2 19.7
2005 1657 79.2 20.9 19.2
2006 1810 81.0 22.3 21.3
2007 1821 83.5 21.8 29.1
2008 1912 86.2 22.2 25.5
2009 1960 86.4 22.7 28.4
2010 1912 90.2 21.2 27.2
2011 1924 88.8 21.6 32.6
2012 1926 88.0 21.8 34.2
2013 1956 88.7 22.0 23.4
2014 1978 n/a n/a 30.3
2015 2000 93.0 21.5 32.8
2016 2078 97.0 21.4 25.2
2017 2101 96.8 21.7 26.2
2018 2193 95.8 22.8 27.9
2019 2250 98.8 22.7 4.9
2020 2236 97.3 22.9 25.7
2021 2285 98.6 23.1 21.8
2022 1605 78.7 20.3 30.8
2023 1376 75.2 18.2 42.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1367 57.0 23.9 0
1989 1235 53.0 23.3 n/a
1990 1135 51.8 21.9 0
1991 1127 50.3 22.4 n/a
1992 1127 50.8 22.1 n/a
1993 1166 53.0 22.0 n/a
1994 1208 55.3 21.8 n/a
1995 1304 57.7 22.6 n/a
1996 1304 57.7 22.6 n/a
1997 1289 54.2 23.8 n/a
1998 1289 57.2 22.5 n/a
1999 1325 57.2 23.2 n/a
2000 1352 60.1 22.5 n/a
2001 1465 61.5 23.8 n/a
2002 1732 79.5 21.8 18.8
2003 1732 79.5 21.8 18.8
2004 1673 79.0 21.2 19.7
2005 1657 79.2 20.9 19.2
2006 1810 81.0 22.3 21.3
2007 1821 83.5 21.8 29.1
2008 1912 86.2 22.2 25.5
2009 1960 86.4 22.7 28.4
2010 1912 90.2 21.2 27.2
2011 1924 88.8 21.6 32.6
2012 1926 88.0 21.8 34.2
2013 1956 88.7 22.0 23.4
2014 1978 n/a n/a 30.3
2015 2000 93.0 21.5 32.8
2016 2078 97.0 21.4 25.2
2017 2101 96.8 21.7 26.2
2018 2193 95.8 22.8 27.9
2019 2250 98.8 22.7 4.9
2020 2236 97.3 22.9 25.7
2021 2285 98.6 23.1 21.8
2022 1605 78.7 20.3 30.8
2023 1376 75.2 18.2 42.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $200 (1.6%) $11,948 (98.4%) $12,148
2020 $188 (2.2%) $8,447 (97.8%) $8,636
2021 $496 (4.2%) $11,308 (95.8%) $11,804
2022 $778 (5.4%) $13,743 (94.6%) $14,521

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 417 High schoolsRanks 151st of 442 High schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley High School)84.161.8
 22.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)8571.1
 13.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Central Valley High School)54.234.2
 20.1%
   10th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)50.736.2
 14.5%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Central Valley High School)5263.5
 11.5%
   11th Grade Science (Central Valley School District)5558.5
 3.5%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Valley High School)84.161.8
 22.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)66.156.4
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Central Valley High School)54.234.2
 20.1%
   All Grades Math (Central Valley School District)54.845.3
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Central Valley High School)5263.5
 11.5%
   All Grades Science (Central Valley School District)58.555.1
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22501376
 38.8%
African American3642
 16.7%
American Indian1912
 36.8%
Asian7745
 41.6%
Hispanic1260
 400%
Pacific Islander3029
 3.3%
White19701098
 44.3%
Two or More Races10682
 22.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.9%42.4%
 37.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley High School

Central Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary
Elementary : Broadway Elementary
Elementary : Progress Elementary School
Elementary : Sunrise Elementary
Middle : Evergreen Middle School
Middle : North Pines Middle School

Central Valley High School ranks 163rd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Valley High School are 80% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,376 students attended Central Valley High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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