University High School
Tel:
(509)228-5240
- University High School serves 1,788 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
University High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- University High School's student population of 1,788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,788 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #265 out of 2,014 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 83% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Valley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University High School is Spokane Valley Learning Academy (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Horizon Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chester Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spokane Chester Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 407 students
0.3 miles
612 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509)228-4150 0.3 PK-5 407 - Spokane Horizon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 482 students
0.4 miles
3915 S Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509)228-4940 0.4 6-8 482 - Spokane South Pines Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
0.5 miles
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509)228-4400 0.5 PK-5 413 - Spokane Bowdish Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 471 students
1.0 miles
2109 S Skipworth Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509)228-4700 1.0 6-8 471 - Spokane Mcdonald Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 356 students
1.2 miles
1512 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509)228-4350 1.2 PK-5 356
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