West Valley High School, a Fairbanks, AK public high school with 818 students and a 19:1 student–teacher ratio, has seen enrollment decline from 1,106 students in 2009 to 818 in 2023.
Math proficiency is 34%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 32% and district average of 33%, showing improvement from 24% in 2022.
Reading proficiency is 38%, higher than the state average of 29% and district average of 32%, after declining from prior highs above 80% earlier in the decade.
Graduation rate is 86%, higher than the Alaska state average of 78% and the district average of 76%, consistently ranking in the state's top 20%.
The school's overall ranking improved to #185 in 2023 from a low of #276 in 2018 but remains in the top 50% statewide.
Minority enrollment comprises 43% of the student body, with an equal gender balance of 50% male and 50% female students.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Valley High School serves the western part of Fairbanks, AK, covering an extensive area of about 541.8 square miles, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes and distances reaching up to 30.4 miles from the furthest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Valley High School's student population of 782 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
782 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Gold
School Mascot
Wolf Pack
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley High School's ranking?
West Valley High School is ranked #185 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are West Valley High School often compared to?
West Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lathrop High School, Hutchison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Valley High School?
The graduation rate of West Valley High School is 86%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend West Valley High School?
782 students attend West Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Valley High School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Valley High School offer ?
West Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Valley High School part of?
West Valley High School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Amazing school. Teachers are all wonderful, optimistic. Kids are very, very nice. No troubles with making friends.
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