West Valley High School vs. Central Valley High School
Should you attend West Valley High School or Central Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Central Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 881 students in grades 9-12, West Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12, Central Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
881 students
1,376 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#710 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
251
343
Grade 10 Students
231
346
Grade 11 Students
207
327
Grade 12 Students
192
360
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
76%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
