Highland High School vs. West Valley High School
Should I attend Highland High School or West Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,548 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 top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
371 students
1,548 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1022 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
69%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
88
387
Grade 10 Students
91
410
Grade 11 Students
88
371
Grade 12 Students
104
380
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
79%
32%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
19%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%