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#1670 of 2,228 schools in WA
W F West High School
High School · Chehalis School District · Chehalis, WA
A Chehalis School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
342 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
- Math 34% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at W F West High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W F West High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,314/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chehalis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,057
Median home value
$381,700
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Lewis County Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Green Hill Academic SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Lewis County JailEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chehalis School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
W F West High School is listed in Chehalis School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W F West High School
W F West High School is a public high school in Chehalis, WA, part of Chehalis School District, serving approximately 1,027 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,670 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W F West High School
What grades does W F West High School serve?
W F West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend W F West High School?
W F West High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W F West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at W F West High School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W F West High School rank in WA?
W F West High School ranks #1,670 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is W F West High School's MySchoolScout rating?
W F West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at W F West High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W F West High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is W F West High School a charter school?
No, W F West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W F West High School a Title I school?
No, W F West High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W F West High School?
42.8% of students at W F West High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (360) 807-7235
- Area population (ZIP 98532)
- 26,531
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98532; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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