Serving 981 students in grades 9-12, W F West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W F West High School's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W F West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W F West High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W F West High School's ranking?
W F West High School is ranked #887 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are W F West High School often compared to?
W F West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centralia High School, Adna Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of W F West High School?
The graduation rate of W F West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend W F West High School?
981 students attend W F West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of W F West High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W F West High School?
W F West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does W F West High School offer ?
W F West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W F West High School part of?
W F West High School is part of Chehalis School District.
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