Cheney School District

12414 S Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cheney School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,658 students in Cheney School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Cheney School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
5,658 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
327 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cheney School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#156 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
41%
48%
53%
50%
49%
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
68%
48%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,158 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,151 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,158
$18,796
Spending / Student
$13,151
$19,246

Best Cheney School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5504 W Hallett Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Betz Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 N 7th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Phil Snowdon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6323 S Holly Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Salnave Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Salnave Road
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Homeworks
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 4th Street
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6120 South Abbott Road
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4410
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Cheney High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
460 N Sixth St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,488 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Betz
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Three Springs High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12414 S. Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12824 W 12th St.
Airway Heights, WA 99001
(509) 559-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
12414 S Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Cheney Open Doors
Alternative School
460 N. 6th St.
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 340-7800
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Win Academy
Alternative School
460 N. 6th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4559
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cheney School District?
Cheney School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,658 students.
What is the rank of Cheney School District?
Cheney School District is ranked #162 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheney School District?
68% of Cheney School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 School District?
Cheney School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Cheney School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,151 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 5,658 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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