Stem Academy at SVT

Summary:

Stem Academy at SVT is a high-performing public high school located in Spokane Valley, Washington, with a relatively small student population of 184 students. 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.

Stem Academy at SVT consistently outperforms the Central Valley School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91.67% of 10th-grade students at Stem Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 74.7% in the district and 66.2% statewide. The school has also been ranked among the top high schools in Washington state, consistently placing in the top 25 out of over 400 high schools, and even ranking as the #1 high school in the state in the 2018-2019 school year. Stem Academy at SVT has demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups, with female students ranking 19th out of 347 high schools in the state and White students ranking 24th out of 374 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Stem Academy at SVT's exceptional academic performance stands out when compared to other high schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Mica Peak High School, which is also part of the Central Valley School District but has much lower test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings. The consistent high achievement across different student subgroups suggests that Stem Academy at SVT has implemented effective strategies and practices that are benefiting all students, regardless of their background.

Detail:

Public 9-12

115 S. University Road
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

(509) 558-6500

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,980

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 193

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stem Academy at SVT ranks better than 95% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Central Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stem Academy at SVT is 16.7, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Stem Academy at SVT employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stem Academy at SVT is $10,980. 5 high schools in the Central Valley School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stem Academy at SVT:

SchoolDigger ranks Stem Academy at SVT 22^nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Stem Academy at SVT in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Central Valley School District:

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

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Rank History for Stem Academy at SVT

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Rank History for all students at Stem Academy at SVT

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	99.31	1^st	417	99.8%
2021	92.44	22^nd	455	95.2%
2022	96.50	10^th	434	97.7%
2023	95.39	13^th	442	97.1%
2024	94.11	22^nd	437	95.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stem Academy at SVT

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.78	2^nd	370	99.5%
2023	83.75	31^st	362	91.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Stem Academy at SVT

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.15	20^th	390	94.9%
2024	93.43	19^th	347	94.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Stem Academy at SVT

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	99.46	1^st	355	99.7%
2021	89.23	30^th	395	92.4%
2022	96.28	9^th	363	97.5%
2023	96.36	11^th	358	96.9%
2024	92.08	29^th	362	92.0%

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Rank History for White students at Stem Academy at SVT

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	87.38	33^rd	413	92.0%
2022	96.22	2^nd	390	99.5%
2023	92.27	13^th	379	96.6%
2024	90.46	24^th	374	93.6%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Stem Academy at SVT

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	132	0	3	2	0	7	0	144
2020	163	1	1	0	0	6	1	172
2021	162	1	1	0	0	9	0	173
2022	156	2	0	3	0	11	0	172
2023	172	0	0	3	1	8	0	184
2024	176	0	3	4	2	8	0	193

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 Stem Academy at SVT

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	144	2.7	53.3	2.1
2020	172	8.8	19.5	16.3
2021	173	8.8	19.6	18.5
2022	172	7.7	22.3	26.2
2023	184	10.0	18.4	27.2
2024	193	11.5	16.7	30.1

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 Stem Academy at SVT

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	144	2.7	53.3	2.1
2020	172	8.8	19.5	16.3
2021	173	8.8	19.6	18.5
2022	172	7.7	22.3	26.2
2023	184	10.0	18.4	27.2
2024	193	11.5	16.7	30.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stem Academy at SVT

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$200 (2.1%)	$9,277 (97.9%)	$9,477
2020	n/a	$7,596 (100.0%)	$7,596
2021	$496 (4.7%)	$9,951 (95.3%)	$10,446
2022	$597 (5.4%)	$10,383 (94.6%)	$10,980

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stem Academy at SVT

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 417 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 442 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Math (Stem Academy at SVT)	93.2	64	29.2%
10th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)	50.7	36.2	14.5%
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	33.3	9.1%
11th Grade Science (Stem Academy at SVT)	92.5	89.7	2.8%
11th Grade Science (Central Valley School District)	55	58.5	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades Math (Stem Academy at SVT)	93.2	64	29.2%
All Grades Math (Central Valley School District)	54.8	45.3	9.5%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Stem Academy at SVT)	92.5	89.7	2.8%
All Grades Science (Central Valley School District)	58.5	55.1	3.5%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	144	184	27.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	132	172	30.3%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.1%	27.2%	25.1%

Schools Near Stem Academy at SVT

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stem Academy at SVT	Public	9-12	115 S. University Road	Spokane Valley	99206	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 558-6500	193	12	16.7	30.1%	176 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	94.1	22^nd of 437 public high schools	95.0%		95.4	13^th of 442 public high schools	97.1%	9	75.0	75.0		91.7	91.7	57.5	57.5	$10,980	$597	$10,383
Dishman Hills High School	Public	8-12	115 S University	Spokane	99206	Spokane County	West Valley School District (Spokane)	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 927-1100	277	13	21.2	80.5%	159 (57.4%)	5 (1.8%)	37 (13.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (6.9%)	4.7	431^st of 437 public high schools	1.4%		7.4	425^th of 442 public high schools	3.8%	6		11.1	40.0	28.9	30.7	5.8	6.6	$11,746	$1,122	$10,625
Spokane Valley Technical Skills Center	Public	9-12	115 S University Rd	Spokane Valley	99206	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 228-5600	17	0	4.0	23.5%	16 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$23,060	$2,182	$20,878
Spokane Valley High School	Public	9-12	2011 N Hutchinson	Spokane	99212	Spokane County	West Valley School District (Spokane)	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 922-5475	245	10	23.5	55.9%	185 (75.5%)	3 (1.2%)	30 (12.2%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.5%)	20.7	358^th of 437 public high schools	18.1%		20.4	364^th of 442 public high schools	17.6%	6	41.1	41.1		44.4	44.4	10.6	10.6	$11,121	$821	$10,300
Open Doors re-engagement	Public	9-12	2805 N Argonne	Spokane	99212	Spokane County	West Valley School District (Spokane)	No	No	No	No	(509) 924-2150	4	0			2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$3,651	$612	$3,039
University High School	Public	9-12	12420 E 32nd Ave	Spokane Valley	99216	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 558-6040	1,395	69	20.3	48.0%	1,192 (85.4%)	39 (2.8%)	54 (3.9%)	20 (1.4%)	11 (0.8%)	17 (1.2%)	54 (3.9%)	58	164^th of 437 public high schools	62.5%		58.8	168^th of 442 public high schools	62.0%	4	36.3	36.3		78.4	78.4	38.6	38.6	$16,028	$934	$15,095
West Valley High School	Public	9-12	8301 E Buckeye	Spokane	99212	Spokane County	West Valley School District (Spokane)	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 922-5488	821	40	20.3	50.2%	641 (78.1%)	14 (1.7%)	84 (10.2%)	16 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	56 (6.8%)	45	240^th of 437 public high schools	45.1%		48.4	221^st of 442 public high schools	50.0%	19	51.6	51.6		62.5	62.5	20.5	20.5	$14,947	$1,153	$13,794
School to Life	Public	12	15111 E Sprague Ave	Spokane Valley	99037	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 558-5950	28	0		78.6%	23 (82.1%)	1 (3.6%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.7%)								(n/a)								$3,362	$549	$2,814
Mica Peak High School	Public	9-12	15111 E Sprague Ave	Spokane Valley	99037	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 558-5950	112	14	8.0	66.1%	88 (78.6%)	4 (3.6%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.1%)	23.9	346^th of 437 public high schools	20.8%		22.8	343^rd of 442 public high schools	22.4%	3	28.6	28.6		54.6	54.6			$40,736	$2,359	$38,377
Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	821 S Sullivan Rd	Spokane Valley	99037	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 558-5100	1,336	62	21.6	46.8%	1,032 (77.2%)	40 (3.0%)	81 (6.1%)	46 (3.4%)	14 (1.0%)	30 (2.2%)	85 (6.4%)	58.2	163^rd of 437 public high schools	62.7%		61.4	151^st of 442 public high schools	65.8%	12	57.1	57.1		63.3	63.3	32.5	32.5	$14,521	$778	$13,743

Frequently Asked Questions about Stem Academy at SVT

How many students attend Stem Academy at SVT?

In the 2023-24 school year, 193 students attended Stem Academy at SVT.

Is Stem Academy at SVT a good school?

Yes. Stem Academy at SVT ranks in the top 5.0% of Washington high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Stem Academy at SVT?

Students at Stem Academy at SVT are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Stem Academy at SVT in?

Central Valley School District

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