WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 9-12

167 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Valley Virtual Academy (WVVA) 9-12 is a specialized online learning program operated by the West Valley School District in Yakima, Washington. Designed to provide flexibility for students who thrive outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom, the academy offers a comprehensive high school curriculum delivered through a digital platform. This model is particularly well-suited for students who require non-traditional scheduling, those seeking a self-paced environment, or learners who prefer the convenience and independence of remote instruction while still remaining connected to the district’s academic resources.

Despite being a virtual program, the academy maintains the standards of the West Valley School District, ensuring that students meet state graduation requirements while receiving support from certified teachers. By utilizing the facility at 9800 Zier Road as a hub for its administrative and educational support services, the academy bridges the gap between home-based learning and the structure of a public school education. It serves as an essential option for families in the region who are looking for a personalized, technology-integrated approach to secondary education.

167

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 9-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	38
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

White
106 (63.5%)
Hispanic
38 (22.8%)
Asian
8 (4.8%)
Two or More
8 (4.8%)
Black
4 (2.4%)
American Indian
3 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Valley School District (Yakima)
Phone:	(509)823-2602
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 21

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 57