Is West Valley High School a good school?

West Valley High School ranks 28 th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 818 students attended West Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Valley High School?

Students at West Valley High School are 57% White, 20% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into West Valley High School?

West Valley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Anne Wien Elementary Elementary : Pearl Creek Elementary Elementary : University Park Elementary Elementary : Woodriver Elementary Middle : Randy Smith Middle School

West Valley High School

Summary:

West Valley High School is a public high school located in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 906 and is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

West Valley High School consistently performs above the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science. The school's performance in Mathematics is more mixed, with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state. West Valley excels in the performance of its Asian student subgroup, ranking 1st out of 12 Alaska high schools, but its performance for Hispanic, Native American, and low-income students is more average. The school has a diverse student population, with 59.71% White, 8.39% Hispanic, 8.94% Native American, and 17.33% two or more races.

Compared to nearby schools, West Valley High School generally outperforms its counterparts, such as North Pole High School and Lathrop High School, in academic metrics. However, Hutchison High School, located just 0.3 miles away, also performs well academically and has a similar student demographic profile to West Valley High School. West Valley's per-student spending is lower than Hutchison and North Pole High Schools, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly higher than these nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709-3547

(907) 479-4221

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 63 Alaska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,636

Feeder schools for West Valley High School:

Elementary:	Anne Wien Elementary
	Pearl Creek Elementary
	University Park Elementary
	Woodriver Elementary
Middle:	Randy Smith Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 818

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Two or more races:

19.6%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Valley High School ranks better than 55.6% of high schools in Alaska. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), two or more races (19.6%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Valley High School is 18.5. 4 high schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Valley High School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Valley High School is $16,636, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Valley High School 28^th of 63 Alaska public high schools. (See West Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 13^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	84.43	16^th	116	86.2%
2006	80.60	19^th	135	85.9%
2007	84.31	14^th	139	89.9%
2008	84.71	13^th	151	91.4%
2009	85.89	10^th	151	93.4%
2010	71.40	34^th	140	75.7%
2011	81.82	18^th	142	87.3%
2012	77.60	25^th	136	81.6%
2013	77.08	23^rd	148	84.5%
2014	79.39	23^rd	139	83.5%
2015	80.91	14^th	135	89.6%
2017	67.25	19^th	83	77.1%
2018	58.75	30^th	74	59.5%
2019	63.60	31^st	77	59.7%
2021	47.87	32^nd	61	47.5%
2022	53.90	26^th	62	58.1%
2023	57.58	23^rd	62	62.9%
2024	55.41	28^th	63	55.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	54.70	10^th	22	54.5%
2021	44.74	11^th	19	42.1%
2022	36.51	13^th	21	38.1%
2023	48.02	13^th	23	43.5%
2024	42.05	14^th	24	41.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.88	7^th	8	12.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	39.54	33^rd	55	40.0%
2021	25.22	28^th	37	24.3%
2022	24.80	26^th	34	23.5%
2023	16.34	38^th	42	9.5%
2024	26.18	32^nd	41	22.0%

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Rank History for Migrant students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.68	10^th	15	33.3%

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Rank History for Female students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	63.16	23^rd	54	57.4%
2021	53.59	14^th	37	62.2%
2022	54.50	17^th	43	60.5%
2023	48.48	28^th	54	48.1%
2024	57.00	15^th	45	66.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	83.40	2^nd	16	87.5%
2023	37.61	7^th	12	41.7%
2024	51.80	7^th	14	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	61.25	23^rd	58	60.3%
2021	36.22	28^th	42	33.3%
2022	54.67	19^th	46	58.7%
2023	57.07	17^th	47	63.8%
2024	51.02	24^th	48	50.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	46.52	8^th	15	46.7%
2023	84.59	1^st	15	93.3%
2024	95.54	1^st	12	91.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	55.91	8^th	15	46.7%
2022	47.59	4^th	12	66.7%
2023	25.04	11^th	17	35.3%
2024	38.59	8^th	14	42.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	58.49	9^th	31	71.0%
2022	29.91	10^th	16	37.5%
2023	38.03	11^th	20	45.0%

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Rank History for White students at West Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	57.39	26^th	56	53.6%
2021	40.35	25^th	43	41.9%
2022	57.50	19^th	47	59.6%
2023	53.12	22^nd	47	53.2%
2024	52.88	24^th	46	47.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for West Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	618	29	25	11	69	n/a	n/a	752
1990	610	29	26	12	78	n/a	n/a	755
1991	634	32	40	18	88	n/a	n/a	812
1992	610	31	34	19	95	n/a	n/a	789
1993	652	34	29	18	81	n/a	n/a	814
1994	695	39	32	25	103	n/a	n/a	894
1995	828	60	32	28	116	n/a	n/a	1064
1996	828	60	32	28	116	n/a	n/a	1064
1997	895	65	34	35	127	n/a	n/a	1156
1998	936	65	49	34	136	n/a	n/a	1220
1999	969	47	37	31	135	n/a	n/a	1219
2000	973	42	43	31	133	n/a	n/a	1222
2001	972	47	47	35	128	n/a	n/a	1229
2002	1010	57	47	34	164	n/a	n/a	1312
2003	1010	57	47	34	164	n/a	n/a	1312
2004	1049	49	50	46	178	n/a	n/a	1372
2005	961	48	41	39	173	n/a	n/a	1262
2006	961	43	40	39	152	n/a	n/a	1235
2007	948	55	43	53	152	n/a	n/a	1251
2008	863	71	71	54	144	n/a	n/a	1203
2009	805	40	38	46	111	7	59	1106
2010	763	53	58	48	160	5	0	1087
2011	732	27	44	52	128	5	85	1073
2012	697	31	43	63	122	4	80	1040
2013	646	34	40	67	136	3	98	1024
2014	620	31	35	62	131	6	84	969
2015	630	42	31	60	108	4	125	1000
2016	638	39	32	62	108	4	142	1025
2017	602	38	26	61	94	5	147	973
2018	577	48	28	61	98	7	157	976
2019	587	40	27	59	100	11	155	979
2020	587	40	26	71	95	9	155	983
2021	524	28	28	68	90	7	151	896
2022	507	26	27	66	103	9	140	878
2023	541	23	24	76	81	4	157	906
2024	469	17	28	72	67	5	160	818

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	752	35.5	21.1	4.9
1990	755	40.5	18.6	6.2
1991	812	41.2	19.7	5.8
1992	789	41.2	19.1	7.9
1993	814	41.2	19.8	7.6
1994	894	41.2	21.7	6.9
1995	1064	49.4	21.5	8.1
1996	1064	49.4	21.5	8.1
1997	1156	49.4	23.4	6.7
1998	1220	54.3	22.5	9.3
1999	1219	48.1	25.3	9.6
2000	1222	47.1	25.9	10
2001	1229	65.8	18.7	10.1
2002	1312	67.4	19.5	10.9
2003	1312	67.4	19.5	10.9
2004	1372	69.9	19.6	12.2
2005	1262	65.6	19.2	10.7
2006	1235	63.4	19.5	12.6
2007	1251	61.9	20.2	13.3
2008	1203	61.7	19.5	15
2009	1106	63.4	17.4	13.6
2010	1087	60.4	18.0	12.9
2011	1073	56.9	18.8	18
2012	1040	59.1	17.5	14.3
2013	1024	56.0	18.2	25.2
2014	969	54.0	17.9	22.9
2015	1000	52.0	19.2	23.9
2016	1025	51.0	20.0	23.3
2017	973	52.2	18.6	21.8
2018	976	48.6	20.0	20.4
2019	979	54.1	18.0	20.7
2020	983	53.8	18.2	25.4
2021	896	42.7	20.9	n/a
2022	878	48.0	18.2	n/a
2023	906	44.7	20.2	24.2
2024	818	44.0	18.5	28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	752	35.5	21.1	4.9
1990	755	40.5	18.6	6.2
1991	812	41.2	19.7	5.8
1992	789	41.2	19.1	7.9
1993	814	41.2	19.8	7.6
1994	894	41.2	21.7	6.9
1995	1064	49.4	21.5	8.1
1996	1064	49.4	21.5	8.1
1997	1156	49.4	23.4	6.7
1998	1220	54.3	22.5	9.3
1999	1219	48.1	25.3	9.6
2000	1222	47.1	25.9	10
2001	1229	65.8	18.7	10.1
2002	1312	67.4	19.5	10.9
2003	1312	67.4	19.5	10.9
2004	1372	69.9	19.6	12.2
2005	1262	65.6	19.2	10.7
2006	1235	63.4	19.5	12.6
2007	1251	61.9	20.2	13.3
2008	1203	61.7	19.5	15
2009	1106	63.4	17.4	13.6
2010	1087	60.4	18.0	12.9
2011	1073	56.9	18.8	18
2012	1040	59.1	17.5	14.3
2013	1024	56.0	18.2	25.2
2014	969	54.0	17.9	22.9
2015	1000	52.0	19.2	23.9
2016	1025	51.0	20.0	23.3
2017	973	52.2	18.6	21.8
2018	976	48.6	20.0	20.4
2019	979	54.1	18.0	20.7
2020	983	53.8	18.2	25.4
2021	896	42.7	20.9	n/a
2022	878	48.0	18.2	n/a
2023	906	44.7	20.2	24.2
2024	818	44.0	18.5	28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$862 (5.2%)	$15,773 (94.8%)	$16,636

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 77 High schools	Ranks 23^rd of 62 High schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Science (West Valley High School)	63.7	40.6	23.1%
10th Grade Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	57.3	38.4	18.9%
10th Grade Science (Alaska)	53.6	33	20.6%
All Grades Science (West Valley High School)	63.7	40.6	23.1%
All Grades Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	51.2	42.8	8.4%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	979	906	7.5%
African American	40	23	42.5%
American Indian	100	81	19%
Asian	27	24	11.1%
Hispanic	59	76	28.8%
Pacific Islander	11	4	63.6%
White	587	541	7.8%
Two or More Races	155	157	1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.7%	24.2%	3.4%

Schools Near West Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)			STAR Mathematics (2024)		ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Valley High School	Public	9-12	3800 Geist Rd	Fairbanks	99709	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 479-4221	818	44	18.5	28.0%	469 (57.3%)	17 (2.1%)	72 (8.8%)	28 (3.4%)	67 (8.2%)	5 (0.6%)	160 (19.6%)	55.4	28^th of 63 public high schools	55.6%		57.6	23^rd of 62 public high schools	62.9%	5		41.9	41.9	25.5	25.5		37.7	37.7	$16,636	$862	$15,773
Hutchison High School	Public	9-12	3750 Geist Rd	Fairbanks	99709	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 479-2261	376	21	17.7	28.5%	243 (64.6%)	7 (1.9%)	28 (7.4%)	7 (1.9%)	22 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (18.1%)	47.9	32^nd of 63 public high schools	49.2%		42.3	35^th of 62 public high schools	43.5%	3		41.7	41.7	20.2	20.2		35.9	35.9	$20,230	$916	$19,313
Effie Kokrine Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	601 Loftus Rd	Fairbanks	99709	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 474-0958	143	10	14.3	69.2%	13 (9.1%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (28.7%)								(n/a)	16.7	22.7	18.2		5.5	16.7		12.5	$18,862	$1,067	$17,794
Golden Heart Academy	Public	5-12	1502 Wilbur St	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 456-1536	15	3	5.7		6 (40.0%)	1 (6.7%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)								(n/a)									$40,541	$6,445	$34,096
Lathrop High School	Public	9-12	901 Airport Way	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 456-7794	855	46	18.5	40.7%	390 (45.6%)	64 (7.5%)	110 (12.9%)	28 (3.3%)	76 (8.9%)	34 (4.0%)	153 (17.9%)	35.2	42^nd of 63 public high schools	33.3%		41.4	37^th of 62 public high schools	40.3%	5		32.0	32.0	20.9	20.9		31.1	31.1	$18,189	$1,074	$17,115
North Pole High School	Public	9-12	601 NPHS Blvd	North Pole	99705	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 488-3761	582	30	19.1	32.0%	386 (66.3%)	4 (0.7%)	46 (7.9%)	14 (2.4%)	32 (5.5%)	2 (0.3%)	98 (16.8%)	23.4	52^nd of 63 public high schools	17.5%		37.2	42^nd of 62 public high schools	32.3%	10		23.7	23.7	18.5	18.5		27.2	27.2	$18,570	$1,051	$17,518

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