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High Schools in Central Valley School District


At a glance
DistrictCentral Valley School District64th of 247 Washington districtsFull district overview →
9
Schools
4,938
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedSpokane Valley Technical21st of 438 Washington high schools
Biggest riser
Central Valley High School up 26 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Mica Peak High School 7.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
1★
4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Central Valley School District in Washington operates nine diverse high schools serving grades 9-12, ranging from large traditional campuses to small specialized and alternative programs, with a total enrollment near 5,000 students.

The district features standout performers like the STEM Academy at SVT, a top-ranked school with exceptional science and ELA scores, and Ridgeline High School, which boasts the district's highest graduation rate. In contrast, Mica Peak High School faces significant academic challenges despite having the highest per-student spending. Traditional comprehensive schools like University High School and Central Valley High School consistently exceed state graduation averages.

Overall, the Central Valley School District earns a strong 4-star rating, with particular strength in ELA proficiency and graduation rates that outpace the state. However, performance varies widely, with alternative programs like CVSD Open Doors Programs and School to Life showing lower graduation rates, highlighting a mix of excellence in traditional settings and ongoing challenges in specialized or alternative education models within the district.

Ranking:
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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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