Overview

West Valley High School is a public school in Yakima, WA, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 4 high schools in West Valley School District (Yakima).

School Rating

West Valley High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Washington with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

9800 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
School leader: Mr Ben McMurry
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Nearby Schools

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    West Valley Open Doors
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
    West Valley Virtual University
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • NA
    WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 9-12
    0.3 miles
    Public district; 9-12
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    WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 7-8
    0.3 miles
    Public district; 7-8
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    WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY K-6
    0.3 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 2 /10
    West Valley Innovation Center
    0.3 miles
    Public district; 7-9
  • NA
    Judy's Junction
    0.83 miles
    Private; PK
  • 7 /10
    Cottonwood Elementary School
    1.05 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 6 /10
    West Valley Jr High School
    1.43 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 8 /10
    Union Gap School
    7.65 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 8 /10
    Apple Valley Elementary School
    1.88 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
    Naches Valley Elementary School
    10.68 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 7 /10
    Naches Valley High School
    11.72 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 7 /10
    Cottonwood Elementary School
    1.05 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
    Ahtanum Valley Elementary School
    1.67 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
    Mountainview Elementary School
    3.58 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
    Gilbert Elementary School
    4.02 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 6 /10
    East Valley High School
    11.08 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 6 /10
    East Valley Central Middle School
    11.11 miles
    Public district; 6-8