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