Enrollment
167
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yakima, WA
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530972003614
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 10
- high schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 167
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 ranks #1 of 10 high schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972003614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-17% vs state
What stands out at West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is a mid-sized high school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 167 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 167 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Yakima) spends $14,671 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Yakima's high schools, it stands alongside Davis High School (2,359 students): West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students) and West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students) alongside West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12.
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 Virtual Academy 9-12 compares
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12.
$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 Virtual Academy 9-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Valley Mid-Level Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Summitview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Apple Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Wide Hollow Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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
West Valley High School
Standard public school
1,494 students 23:1 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
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
How many students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 has 167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yakima, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?
37.2% of students at West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 rank among high schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 ranks #1 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 Virtual Academy 9-12 a good school?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Virtual Academy 9-12, West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students), West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students), and Summitview Elementary (475 students). See the West Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.
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