University High School
University High School serves 1,817 students in grades 9-12.
University High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
University High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
University High School's student population of 1,817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,817 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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School Comparison
University High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #666 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 83% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Valley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Spokane Chester Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 497 students10
0.3 miles
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150 0.3 PK-5 497 - Spokane Horizon Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 70%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 481 students10
0.4 miles
3915 S Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-4940 0.4 6-8 481 - Spokane South Pines Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 316 students10
0.5 miles
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400 0.5 PK-5 316 - Spokane Bowdish Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 55%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 479 students10
1.0 miles
2109 S Skipworth Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4700 1 6-8 479 - Spokane Mcdonald Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 310 students10
1.2 miles
1512 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5350 1.2 PK-5 310
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