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Central Valley School District

Washington · Public School District
32
Schools
14,688
Students
$17,566
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
43.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
83.9%
Graduation Rate
-2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Central Valley School District is a public school district in Washington serving 14,688 students across 32 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,566 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (32)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bowdish Middle School06–08419
Evergreen Middle School06–08632
Greenacres Middle School06–08512
Horizon Middle School06–08487
North Pines Middle School06–08509
Selkirk Middle School06–08566
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Valley High School09–121,376
CVSD Open Doors Programs10–1277
Mica Peak High School09–12118
Ridgeline High School09–121,368
School to Life12–1233
Spokane Valley Tech Skills Center09–1212
Stem Academy at SVT09–12184
University High School09–121,445
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Valley Early Learning CenterPK–PK398
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,566+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
20%
State
65.2%
Local (property tax)
20.0%
Federal
14.8%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
14,688
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.9%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,566 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District has 32 public schools, serving a total of 14,688 students.
What is the graduation rate for Central Valley School District?
The graduation rate is 83.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Central Valley School District spend per student?
Central Valley School District spends $17,566 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Central Valley School District?
44% of students in Central Valley School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Central Valley School District?
No, Central Valley School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Central Valley School District serve?
Central Valley School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Central Valley School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Central Valley School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.