Selah High School vs. West Valley High School
Should I attend Selah 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
Selah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,081 students in grades 9-12, Selah High School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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
1,081 students
1,548 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1022 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
69%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
281
387
Grade 10 Students
255
410
Grade 11 Students
265
371
Grade 12 Students
280
380
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
35%
32%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
59%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%