Serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12, Central Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Central Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Central Valley High School's student population of 1,376 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Valley High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Central Valley High School is ranked #710 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Central Valley High School often compared to?
Central Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School, Mead Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Central Valley High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Central Valley High School?
1,376 students attend Central Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Central Valley High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Valley High School?
Central Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Central Valley High School offer ?
Central Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Valley High School part of?
Central Valley High School is part of Central Valley School District.
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