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West Valley High School

Grades 09–12 · SPOKANE, WA · NCES 530969001648

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8301 E BUCKEYE · SPOKANE, WA 99212

At a glance

Reported students

836

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington high enrollment

72nd percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

236

West Valley High School: 836 reported students.

State peer staffing position

67th percentile

21.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. 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
938
Teachers (FTE)
41.57
Student–teacher ratio
22.6:1

What the reported data says about West Valley High School

West Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in SPOKANE. It is one of 12 current school records connected to West Valley School District (Spokane). NCES reports 836 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 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 (76.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. 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 10 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

  1. 1How do the reported 21.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.45 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.3%
Students with disabilities
12.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
50.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2.45
Nurses (FTE)
0.41
Psychologists (FTE)
0.45
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

  • White76.2%
  • Hispanic11.8%
  • Black2.2%
  • Asian1.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
  • Multiracial6.7%

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

10 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 West Valley School District (Spokane)

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Dishman Hills High School

High · Grades 08–12

296 reported students

Spokane Valley High School

High · Grades 09–12

229 reported students

Open Doors re-engagement

High · Grades 09–12

3 reported students

Centennial Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

536 reported students

Pasadena Park Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

362 reported students

Seth Woodard Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

262 reported students

View all 12 district schools →