- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairbanks, AK
West Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for West Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020060000281
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fairbanks · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fairbanks, AK.
School address
District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020060000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
West Valley High School shrank from 906 students in 2022-23 to 818 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 020060000281 · Fairbanks, AK High · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 17.8:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (788 students)
West Valley High School shrank from 906 students in 2022-23 to 818 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
West Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
788 students
- Fairbanks B.E.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
784 students
- This school
West Valley High School
782 students
- North Pole Hig
North Pole High School
695 students
- North Pole Mid
North Pole Middle School
631 students
- Tanana Middle
Tanana Middle School
523 students
What this shows West Valley High School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Valley High School compares
West Valley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 66% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Alaska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Two or More 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, West Valley High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District reports $17,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks B.E.S.T. | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| North Pole High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pole Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanana Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Fairbanks
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Valley High School
How many students attend West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has 782 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairbanks, AK. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley High School is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley High School?
20.8% of students at West Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at West Valley High School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Fairbanks, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Valley High School rank among high schools in Fairbanks?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fairbanks, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fairbanks on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Besides West Valley High School, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also operates Lathrop High School (788 students), Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (784 students), and North Pole High School (695 students). See the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district page for the complete list.