University High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Spokane Valley, Washington 99216 · Central Valley School District
#103 of 333 high schools in Washington
#5380 of 16,910 nationally
About University High School
University High School is a public high located in Spokane Valley, in the Central Valley School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,410 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 103rd of 333 ranked high schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,410.
There are 29 schools in Spokane Valley; University High School ranks 13th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chester Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 331 m away
Horizon Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
472 students · 591 m away
South Pines Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.1 km away
Bowdish Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students · 1.6 km away
McDonald Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 1.9 km away
Opportunity Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 2.3 km away
Sunrise Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 2.4 km away
University Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 2.5 km away
Ponderosa Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 2.5 km away
Evergreen Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Mount Tahoma High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,410 students
Todd Beamer High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,412 students
Timberline High School
Lacey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
Highline High School
Burien · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,423 students
Evergreen High School
Vancouver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,427 students
Ingraham High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University High School a good school?
University High School has a Success Index (US) of 61.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #103 of 333 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University High School rank in Washington?
University High School ranks #103 of 333 high schools in Washington and #5380 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University High School?
University High School had 1,410 students in 2025.
Is University High School a elementary school or a high school?
University High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near University High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.