West Valley High School

836 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Valley High School, located in Spokane, Washington, serves as the primary high school for the West Valley School District. It is a comprehensive public institution that places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded educational experience, offering a rigorous academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various dual-credit opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining a vibrant campus culture. West Valley High School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs, all aimed at fostering student engagement, leadership, and personal growth. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student success and school spirit, serving as a central hub for the Millwood and Spokane Valley communities.

836

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	637
Hispanic	99
Black	18
Asian	13
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

White
637 (76.2%)
Hispanic
99 (11.8%)
Two or More
56 (6.7%)
Black
18 (2.2%)
Asian
13 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Valley School District (Spokane)
Phone:	(509)922-5488
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 9 223

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 206