West Valley School District (Yakima)

Headquartered at 8902 Zier Road in Yakima, Washington, the West Valley School District is an active, traditional public school district serving a dynamic small-city community within the broader Yakima metropolitan region. Operating 16 individual school campuses, this non-charter district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2024–2025 academic year. West Valley welcomes a diverse student body of 5,480 enrolled learners, comprising 2,792 White, 2,279 Hispanic, 183 multiracial, 130 Asian, 46 American Indian, 41 Black, and 3 Pacific Islander students. This rich demographic landscape creates a vibrant learning environment where students are nurtured from their earliest foundational years through high school graduation.

To foster a supportive and high-achieving academic environment, the district relies on a robust workforce of nearly 1,085 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is spearheaded by approximately 571 FTE certified teachers, who are directly assisted by nearly 58 FTE instructional aides to deliver targeted educational support. The district’s daily operations, facility management, and holistic student services are further reinforced by a dedicated team of over 456 FTE support staff members. Through its well-resourced infrastructure and balanced staffing model, West Valley School District stands as a vital cornerstone of educational excellence, parental partnership, and community growth across Central Washington.