University High School
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
161st of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
12420 E 32nd Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509)558-6040NCES ID 530111000204Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 289 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,395 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 85.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 3.9% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $412K in zip 99216 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than University High School
- #26Spokane Valley TechCentral Valley School District · 2.3 mi away26th of 437
ELA 84% ▲25 · Math 56% ▲25Compare - #407Dishman Hills High SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 2.3 mi away407th of 437
ELA 22% ▼37 · Math 6% ▼25Compare - #115Central Valley High SchoolCentral Valley School District · 2.6 mi away115th of 437
ELA 64% ▲5 · Math 36% ▲5Compare - #273Mica Peak High SchoolCentral Valley School District · 2.8 mi away273rd of 437
ELA 45% ▼14 · Math 19% ▼12Compare - #339Spokane Valley High SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 4 mi away339th of 437
ELA 38% ▼21 · Math 10% ▼21Compare - –Open Doors re-engagementWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 4.4 mi awayCompare
- #315The Healing LodgeSpokane School District · 4.5 mi away315th of 437
ELA 27% ▼32 · Math 27% ▼4Compare - #255West Valley High SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 4.7 mi away255th of 437
ELA 48% ▼11 · Math 21% ▼10Compare
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.