University High School
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District · Grades 9-12
161st of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
University High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks University High School 161st of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
University High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 289 students tested
University High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,395 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 85.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 3.9% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near University High School
Typical home value $412K in zip 99216 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near University High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Spokane Valley TechCentral Valley School District · 2.3 mi away26th of 437
ELA 84% · Math 56% - 1Dishman Hills High SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 2.3 mi away407th of 437
ELA 22% · Math 6% - 8Central Valley High SchoolCentral Valley School District · 2.6 mi away115th of 437
ELA 64% · Math 36% - 4Mica Peak High SchoolCentral Valley School District · 2.8 mi away273rd of 437
ELA 45% · Math 19% - 3Spokane Valley High SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 4 mi away339th of 437
ELA 38% · Math 10% - –Open Doors re-engagementWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 4.4 mi away
- 3The Healing LodgeSpokane School District · 4.5 mi away315th of 437
ELA 27% · Math 27% - 5West Valley High SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 4.7 mi away255th of 437
ELA 48% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University High School in?
University High School is part of the Central Valley School District district in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Is University High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University High School 161st of 437 Washington high schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University High School?
White 85%, Hispanic 4%, Two or more races 4%, Black 3% (1,395 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99216 is $412K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.