West Valley High School

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/westvalley

782 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Valley High School, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a prominent secondary institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and specialized electives, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, West Valley High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is highly recognized for its competitive athletics programs, arts, and student-led organizations. As an institution that prioritizes both personal development and civic responsibility, it strives to create a supportive environment that fosters innovation and school spirit. For more detailed information regarding current academic policies, school events, and administrative resources, students and parents can visit the official district website at [http://www.k12northstar.org](http://www.k12northstar.org).

782

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	78
Black	12
Asian	20
Two or More	143
American Indian	71
Pacific Islander	3

White
455 (58.2%)
Two or More
143 (18.3%)
Hispanic
78 (10.0%)
American Indian
71 (9.1%)
Asian
20 (2.6%)
Black
12 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Phone:	(907)479-4221
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/westvalley
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 216

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 192

Grade 12 154