Serving 24 students in grades 7-8, West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8's student population of 24 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8?
24 students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 offer ?
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 part of?
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).
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