West Valley High School

West Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9800 Zier Rd,  Yakima, WA
West Valley School District
3.9
4.3
1,527 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
William Oppliger
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
87.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
36.4%
State Average
41.7%
Science
48.8%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
384:1

Student Diversity

Female
50%
Male
49.4%
White
54.5%
Hispanic
36.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Two or more races
3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#9 Best Public HS Teachers in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 332 Students
Central Washington University 291 Students
University of Washington 273 Students
Eastern Washington University 254 Students
Western Washington University 162 Students
Yakima Valley College 147 Students
Seattle University 105 Students
University of Oregon 98 Students
Gonzaga University 92 Students
Seattle Pacific University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 106 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Biology 64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Education 42 Students
Elementary Education 39 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Physical Therapy 29 Students
Chemistry 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 132 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/2/2024
West Valley High School has been a great place of learning. Majority of the teachers and staff members are kind, helpful, and understanding. The district works hard to make our environment as comfortable and safe as possible.
5.0 Alum
9/27/2023
I enjoyed high school very much. I was on varsity volleyball, part of student government and ASB. I enjoy West Valley's opportunity for STEM classes and credit my interest in the medical field to the athletic training classes there. I was given my first look at hands on training with patient care during that time.
2.0 Junior
6/19/2023
The teachers are fine, the schooling is fine, the lunches are fine. But the students are the most insufferable people you've ever met, if you aren't straight, white, and cisgender half of them will talk crap about you behind your back and say slurs. Lots of kids got away with skipping classes, lots of vaping and smoking problems. They are very prone to changing your schedules randomly without notifying you at the start of the year or start of the semester.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/4/2023
They have the best teachers out of all the districts and they care about student protection more than any other school because they have a lot of security in their building.
5.0 parent
11/28/2019
Very strong teachers, support staff and administrators. Extra curricular activity is substantial.
5.0 parent
1/7/2015
My two daughters had an excellent educational experience at West Valley. In recent years West Valley has ramped up their AP and honors classes and both of my daughters acquired enough college credits that by their 2nds quarter at the UW, they already had sophomore status. I noticed that WV received...
5.0 parent
8/16/2014
This is a fantastic school with lots of opportunities. My child has taken the highest courses possible and was very pleased as he finished his education with over a 4.0 gpa. In addition to the academic program, the band and athletic departments are THRIVING. Great well-rounded school with great stud...

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