At a glance
Reported students
782
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 72 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
358
West Valley High School: 782 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
19.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 883
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about West Valley High School
West Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fairbanks. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. NCES reports 782 students for 2024–25.
Among 72 high schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, above the Alaska median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.2%) and multiracial (18.3%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.2%
- Hispanic10%
- Black1.5%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial18.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
23 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lathrop High School
High · Grades 09–12
788 reported students
North Pole High School
High · Grades 09–12
695 reported students
Hutchison High School
High · Grades 09–12
356 reported students
North Star College
High · Grades 11–12
197 reported students
Effie Kokrine Charter School
High · Grades 07–12
139 reported students
Golden Heart Academy
High · Grades 05–12
13 reported students
Public schools near West Valley High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchison High School High · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 09–12 | 356 | 0.3 mi |
| North Star College High · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 11–12 | 197 | 0.3 mi |
| Effie Kokrine Charter School High · Charter · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 07–12 | 139 | 0.5 mi |
| University Park Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 361 | 0.7 mi |
| Golden Heart Academy High · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 05–12 | 13 | 2.2 mi |
| Lathrop High School High · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 09–12 | 788 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Valley High School
What grades does West Valley High School serve?
West Valley High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
How many students attend West Valley High School?
West Valley High School reported 782 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 72 Alaska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 883 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 782 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairbanks North Star Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Valley High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Valley High School in?
West Valley High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, based in Fairbanks, AK, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Valley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hutchison High School (0.3 mi), North Star College (0.3 mi), Effie Kokrine Charter School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.