District

Cheney School District

WACheney, WashingtonSpokane County

Contact & Location

12414 South Andrus Road, Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4501

Enrollment & Schools

12
Total Schools
5,540
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
1
Preschools
Elementary
Schools
5
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
2
Middle Schools
High
Schools
4
High Schools

Rating Distribution

770%
Below Average
330%
Average
00%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
12
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
4

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
70%
Hispanic / Latino
14%
Two or More Races
7%
Pacific Islander
3%
Asian
2%
Black / African American
2%
Native American
2%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

57%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
50%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

4.0
out of 10
Average ACT Score
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1087
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
46%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
10%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
70% (7)
Average
30% (3)
Above Average
0% (0)

Cheney School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

Parents Outraged By Gender Policy

Alleged incident in Cheney School District · Washington

A school district in Washington state implemented a policy allowing staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. This decision has generated considerable controversy and outrage from parent advocacy groups.

Occurred on October 21, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

School Policy Hides Student Gender

Alleged incident in Cheney School District · Washington

A school district adopted a policy titled "Gender-Inclusive Schools" that outlines procedures for staff to consult with students about their preferences regarding parental involvement in discussions about gender identity. This policy allows for information to be withheld from parents. It also permits students to use facilities and participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.

Occurred on May 4, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 12 schools in Cheney School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026