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#1825 of 2,228 schools in WA

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12

High School · West Valley School District (yakima) · Yakima, WA

A high school in Yakima, WA where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

9206 Zier Road, Yakima, WA 98908

  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
  • 1 AP courses offered

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics9.8Excellent33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness1.5Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation1.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$15,141

Students at West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,604/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), 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

$80,266

Median home value

$356,900

Median rent

$1,302/mo

College educated

32.8%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Valley Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified4.37–120.0 mi191Compare →
West Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.89–120.3 mi1,574Compare →
West Valley Open DoorsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.3 mi17Compare →
West Valley Virtual UniversityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.3 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

West Valley School District (yakima)

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$15,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is listed in West Valley School District (Yakima); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is a public high school in Yakima, WA, part of West Valley School District (yakima), serving approximately 89 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,825 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12

What grades does West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 serve?

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

How does West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 rank in WA?

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 ranks #1,825 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12's MySchoolScout rating?

West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 has 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 a charter school?

No, West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 a Title I school?

No, West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12?

56.2% of students at West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 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
89
0
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Yakima County
Area population (ZIP 98908)
37,921
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
39.9
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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.
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 98908; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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