Central Valley High School vs. University High School
Should you attend Central Valley High School or University High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,445 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,376 students
1,445 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#613 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Graduation Rate
89%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
343
382
Grade 10 Students
346
360
Grade 11 Students
327
353
Grade 12 Students
360
350
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
80%
85%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
13%
