West Valley High School vs. Selah High School
Should you attend West Valley High School or Selah 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Selah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,574 students in grades 9-12, West Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,124 students in grades 9-12, Selah High School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,574 students
1,124 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1238 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Graduation Rate
88%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
423
295
Grade 10 Students
399
298
Grade 11 Students
360
270
Grade 12 Students
392
261
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
39%
36%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
52%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
