West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12

9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12's student population of 167 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#798 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
<50%
41%
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.55
30-39%
83.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12's ranking?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is ranked #798 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?
The graduation rate of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is 30-39%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?
167 students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 offer ?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 part of?
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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