Enrollment
1,494
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yakima, WA
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530972001654
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Washington
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley High School ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972001654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Valley High School
West Valley High School is a large high school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 1,494 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 31% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,494 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Yakima) spends $14,671 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Yakima's high schools, it stands alongside Davis High School (2,359 students): West Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 19.2:1).
West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students) and Summitview Elementary (475 students) alongside West Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Valley High School compares
West Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,494
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$14,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, West Valley High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes West Valley High School.
$14,671
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 72.5%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley Mid-Level Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summitview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wide Hollow Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ahtanum Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Yakima
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Davis High School
Standard public school
2,359 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower High School
Standard public school
2,258 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
East Valley High School
Standard public school
1,064 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Yakima Online
Alternative education program
355 students 88.8:1 students per teacher
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative education program
272 students
Stanton Academy
Alternative education program
183 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,494 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley High School
How many students attend West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has 1,494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yakima, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley High School is 23:1, which is 31% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley High School?
35.3% of students at West Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at West Valley High School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Valley High School rank among high schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley High School ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Yakima on the city page.
Is West Valley High School a good school?
West Valley High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides West Valley High School, West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students), Summitview Elementary (475 students), and Apple Valley Elementary (447 students). See the West Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.
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