Serving 1,488 students in grades 9-12, Cheney High School ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cheney High School's student population of 1,488 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheney High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheney High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1457 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheney High School's ranking?
Cheney High School is ranked #1457 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cheney High School often compared to?
Cheney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Medical Lake High School, Central Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheney High School?
The graduation rate of Cheney High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cheney High School?
1,488 students attend Cheney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cheney High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheney High School?
Cheney High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cheney High School offer ?
Cheney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheney High School part of?
Cheney High School is part of Cheney School District.
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