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West Valley High School

9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,527 students in grades 9-12, West Valley 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 40% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Valley High School's student population of 1,527 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#559 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Valley High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in West Valley High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Valley High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of West Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley High School's ranking?
West Valley High School is ranked #559 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are West Valley High School often compared to?
West Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower High School, Selah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Valley High School?
The graduation rate of West Valley High School is 88%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Valley High School?
1,527 students attend West Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Valley High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Valley High School offer ?
West Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Valley High School part of?
West Valley High School is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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