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West Valley School District (Spokane)

Washington · Public School District
13
Schools
3,483
Students
$17,684
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
62.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Valley School District (Spokane) is a public school district in Washington serving 3,483 students across 13 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,684 is above average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools6 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial Middle School06–08562
West Valley City School05–08166
High Schools4 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Valley Early Learning CenterPK–PK66
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,684+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
22%
State
66.2%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal
11.7%

State funding accounts for 66% 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
13
Schools
3,483
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,684 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) has 13 public schools, serving a total of 3,483 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Valley School District (Spokane)?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Valley School District (Spokane) spend per student?
West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $17,684 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
62% of students in West Valley School District (Spokane) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
No, West Valley School District (Spokane) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Valley School District (Spokane) serve?
West Valley School District (Spokane) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Valley School District (Spokane)?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Valley School District (Spokane) is 41/100. 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.