West Valley High School
Yakima, WA · West Valley School District (Yakima)
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
122nd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
9800 Zier Rd, Yakima, WA 98908
(509)972-5900NCES ID 530972001654Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks West Valley High School 122nd of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 389 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,574 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 52.0% | ▼ 26.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.6% | 39.3% | ▲ 22.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $432K in zip 98908 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than West Valley High School
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- #399WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 9-12West Valley School District (Yakima) · 0.3 mi away399th of 437
ELA 15% ▼53 · Math 15% ▼16Compare - #194West Valley Innovation CenterWest Valley School District (Yakima) · 0.3 mi away194th of 437
ELA 52% ▼16 · Math 32% ▲1Compare - #300Eisenhower High SchoolYakima School District · 3.7 mi away300th of 437
ELA 45% ▼23 · Math 13% ▼18Compare - –Juvenile Detention CenterYakima School District · 5.6 mi awayCompare
- –Ridgeview Group HomeYakima School District · 5.6 mi awayCompare
- #281Davis High SchoolYakima School District · 6 mi away281st of 437
ELA 46% ▼22 · Math 15% ▼16Compare - #405Stanton AcademyYakima School District · 6.3 mi away405th of 437
ELA 21% ▼47 · Math 7% ▼24Compare
What school district is West Valley High School in?
West Valley High School is part of the West Valley School District (Yakima) district in Yakima, Washington.
Is West Valley High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Valley High School 122nd of 437 Washington high schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Valley High School?
White 52%, Hispanic 39%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (1,574 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Valley High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98908 is $432K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.