Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12's student population of 94 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12's ranking?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is ranked #790 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?
The graduation rate of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is 20-29%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?
94 students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 offer ?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 part of?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).
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