West Valley High School vs. University High School
Should you attend West Valley High School or University 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
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 821 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,395 students in grades 9-12, University 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 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
821 students
1,395 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#613 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Graduation Rate
98%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
214
354
Grade 10 Students
214
363
Grade 11 Students
214
344
Grade 12 Students
179
334
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
78%
86%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
13%
