Cheney High School

1,491 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cheney High School, located in the city of Cheney, Washington, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding region. As a core component of the Cheney Public Schools district, the high school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and preparing students for life beyond graduation. The school fosters a diverse learning environment, offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core subjects, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various advanced placement opportunities designed to challenge and support a wide range of student interests and abilities.

Beyond the classroom, Cheney High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an active extracurricular culture. The school hosts numerous sports teams, clubs, and arts programs, which help cultivate a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Cheney community and the broader world.

1,491

Total Students

78.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheney High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,014
Hispanic	210
Black	31
Asian	36
Two or More	101
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	70

White
1,014 (68.1%)
Hispanic
210 (14.1%)
Two or More
101 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
70 (4.7%)
Asian
36 (2.4%)
Black
31 (2.1%)
American Indian
27 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cheney School District
Phone:	(509)559-4000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	574
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	166

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 395

Grade 10 368

Grade 11 354

Grade 12 374