University High School

University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12420 E 32nd Ave,  Spokane Valley, WA
Central Valley School District
3.6
3.0
1,543 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Keven Frandsen
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
56.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
38.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
36.3%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.9%
Female
49.8%
White
84.5%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black
3.3%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 292 Students
Eastern Washington University 282 Students
University of Washington 172 Students
Whitworth University 110 Students
Gonzaga University 106 Students
Spokane Community College 105 Students
Western Washington University 100 Students
Central Washington University 99 Students
Montana State University 81 Students
Spokane Falls Community College 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 86 Students
Business 72 Students
Biology 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Education 31 Students
Criminology 28 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Mechanical Engineering 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 275 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/7/2024
I think the culture here is very good and the administrators try their best to get everyone involved in the activities that the school has to offer.
4.0 Senior
5/22/2024
University High School is overall a decent school. We have lots of fun events and activites. The teachers are a lot of fun for the most part. The main promblem is the Administration and the actual CVSD school system's innability to use money and be reasonable with its students.
4.0 Senior
5/17/2024
My experience I would say is very good I have had a good time attending this high school and nothing terrible was ever really bothering me at the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
2.0 student
12/17/2019
3/10 word be my experience attending this school
4.0 student
8/19/2011
I am a student at University (U-high). U-high has an amazing atmosphere. Of course like very other school it has its social groups but almost everyone is so inviting. I am a 4.0 student and most teachers here are incredible! Some are average but a lot of them are just so fun! They really want to hel...

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University High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Spokane Valley, WA and is served by the Central Valley School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,543 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. University High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $562,814. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Valley High School, Dishman Hills High School, Spokane Valley Tech, and more. Learn more about what Spokane Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University High School.

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