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#2097 of 2,228 schools in WA
Three Springs High School
High School · Cheney School District · Cheney, WA
A Cheney School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12414 S. Andrus Rd, Cheney, WA 99004
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 17% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Three Springs High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 25 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Three Springs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,014
Median home value
$368,500
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,488 | Compare → |
| Cheney Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 3.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| HomeworksEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cheney School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Three Springs High School is listed in Cheney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Three Springs High School
Three Springs High School is a public high school in Cheney, WA, part of Cheney School District, serving approximately 91 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,097 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Three Springs High School
What grades does Three Springs High School serve?
Three Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Three Springs High School?
Three Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Springs High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Three Springs High School rank in WA?
Three Springs High School ranks #2,097 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Three Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Three Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Three Springs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Springs High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Three Springs High School a charter school?
No, Three Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Three Springs High School a Title I school?
No, Three Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Springs High School?
81.3% of students at Three Springs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.8%
- Phone
- (509) 559-4521
- Area population (ZIP 99004)
- 22,448
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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