Serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12, Cheney High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheney High School's student population of 1,420 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheney High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheney High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheney High School's ranking?
Cheney High School is ranked #993 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cheney High School often compared to?
Cheney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheney High School?
The graduation rate of Cheney High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cheney High School?
1,420 students attend Cheney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cheney High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheney High School?
Cheney High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cheney High School offer ?
Cheney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cheney High School part of?
Cheney High School is part of Cheney School District.
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