Summary:
Cheney School District serves about 5,662 students in 12 schools across grades K–12 in the Cheney area, including elementary, middle, high, and alternative programs. Overall, the district ranks 145th of 238 Washington districts, placing it in the 39th percentile with a two-star rating. Results vary considerably by school, and smaller or alternative programs should not be compared directly with traditional schools because they serve different student populations and missions.
Among traditional schools, Cheney High School is the strongest overall performer. It ranks in the 57th percentile, has a 94.4% graduation rate, and reports a low 3.2% dropout rate. Its ELA proficiency is strong at 65.88%, although math remains a major opportunity. At the elementary level, Betz Elementary stands out for science, where 71.05% of students are proficient. Windsor Elementary has the highest current elementary ranking and performs above district averages, while Phil Snowdon Elementary leads elementary schools in ELA. Westwood Middle School is the stronger middle school, particularly in science.
Math is the district’s most consistent academic weakness: district proficiency is 31.86%, compared with 42.92% in ELA and 46.91% in science. Sunset Elementary is the clearest traditional-school improvement priority, with the lowest elementary results despite relatively high spending and a low student-teacher ratio. Families considering specialized programs should review outcomes carefully: Three Springs High School and WIN Academy report lower graduation rates, while HomeWorks and Cheney Open Doors have limited or suppressed testing data. Cheney Middle School and Salnave Elementary fall between the district’s strongest and weakest performers.
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