W F West High School

Summary:

W F West High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Chehalis, Washington, with a student population of 946. The school is part of the Chehalis School District, and its student body is predominantly White (73-75%) with a significant Hispanic population (18-20%).

W F West High School stands out for its consistently high academic performance. The school maintains impressive four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.0% to 95.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Its dropout rates are also relatively low, between 0.9% and 5.0%, outperforming the state. Students at W F West generally score better than their peers in the state and district on English Language Arts and Math assessments, with a higher percentage meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Washington high schools and earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance.

While W F West High School excels in many areas, there are some notable differences when compared to nearby schools. For instance, Green Hill Academic School and Lewis County Alternative School have much lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores. Additionally, W F West's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranks in the bottom half of Washington high schools, an area that could benefit from further support and attention.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 342 SW 16th Street
       Chehalis, WA  98532-3809


(360) 807-7235

District: Chehalis School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,966 Help


Feeder schools for W F West High School:

Elementary:    James W Lintott Elementary School
    Orin C Smith Elementary School
Middle:    Chehalis Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  946

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
19.7%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Compare Details W F West High School ranks better than 58.6% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at W F West High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details W F West High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chehalis School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (19.7%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W F West High School is 20.4. 3 high schools in the Chehalis School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W F West High School is $16,966. 2 high schools in the Chehalis School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W F West High School:

SchoolDigger ranks W F West High School 181st of 437 Washington public high schools. (See W F West High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for W F West High School

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Rank History for all students at W F West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.57 126th 390 67.7%
2005 60.04 178th 394 54.8%
2006 64.88 145th 395 63.3%
2007 67.24 127th 399 68.2%
2008 71.75 95th 396 76.0%
2009 67.07 140th 402 65.2%
2010 67.62 143rd 423 66.2%
2011 66.17 101st 440 77.0%
2012 54.87 209th 450 53.6%
2013 53.70 235th 454 48.2%
2019 49.06 221st 417 47.0%
2021 46.03 227th 455 50.1%
2022 55.10 186th 434 57.1%
2023 50.47 207th 442 53.2%
2024 55.17 181st 437 58.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at W F West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.57 63rd 91 30.8%
2019 45.86 87th 163 46.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W F West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.43 52nd 212 75.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W F West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.67 237th 344 31.1%
2021 35.50 267th 392 31.9%
2022 30.05 269th 370 27.3%
2023 33.00 257th 362 29.0%
2024 39.65 223rd 356 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at W F West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.84 215th 358 39.9%
2021 41.80 219th 390 43.8%
2022 60.40 140th 368 62.0%
2023 43.02 206th 357 42.3%
2024 57.64 131st 347 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at W F West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.73 179th 355 49.6%
2021 48.02 188th 395 52.4%
2022 43.63 204th 363 43.8%
2023 52.27 167th 358 53.4%
2024 45.26 198th 362 45.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W F West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.79 113th 156 27.6%
2019 39.15 143rd 241 40.7%
2021 24.80 226th 278 18.7%
2022 60.99 77th 261 70.5%
2023 30.49 177th 249 28.9%
2024 48.39 117th 248 52.8%
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Rank History for White students at W F West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.93 235th 382 38.5%
2021 39.15 247th 413 40.2%
2022 53.92 173rd 390 55.6%
2023 41.87 227th 379 40.1%
2024 49.22 181st 374 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for W F West High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 797 3 23 11 3 n/a n/a 0 837
1989 800 4 21 15 9 n/a n/a 0 849
1990 774 2 21 13 8 n/a n/a 0 818
1991 743 1 23 19 5 n/a n/a 0 791
1992 791 1 19 12 5 n/a n/a 0 828
1993 828 1 14 12 11 n/a n/a 0 866
1994 847 1 13 15 9 n/a n/a 0 885
1995 949 5 13 21 6 n/a n/a 0 994
1996 949 5 13 21 6 n/a n/a 0 994
1997 977 5 13 27 10 n/a n/a 0 1032
1998 967 11 10 28 8 n/a n/a 0 1024
1999 943 6 11 32 8 n/a n/a 0 1000
2000 936 5 14 43 9 n/a n/a 0 1007
2001 875 7 21 46 7 n/a n/a 0 956
2002 848 14 16 54 13 n/a n/a 0 945
2003 848 14 16 54 13 n/a n/a 0 945
2004 807 11 17 52 12 n/a n/a 0 899
2005 794 22 15 61 14 n/a n/a 0 906
2006 818 18 22 71 15 n/a n/a 0 944
2007 821 19 16 80 8 n/a n/a 1 945
2008 849 12 20 78 7 n/a n/a 2 968
2009 824 15 23 83 8 n/a n/a 3 956
2010 851 14 23 90 12 n/a n/a 3 993
2011 731 9 10 103 6 1 95 0 955
2012 727 6 10 116 5 0 97 0 961
2013 781 11 18 116 6 1 72 0 1005
2014 750 11 20 126 8 0 44 0 959
2015 754 7 17 136 8 0 50 0 972
2016 780 5 16 140 9 0 40 0 990
2017 728 6 21 148 6 1 43 0 953
2018 721 12 20 146 3 0 54 0 956
2019 733 12 17 161 3 1 52 0 979
2020 789 11 15 168 3 1 44 0 1031
2021 718 9 7 172 4 1 48 0 959
2022 723 8 15 187 1 1 46 0 981
2023 694 8 14 186 3 1 39 1 946

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 W F West High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 837 43.0 19.4 0
1989 849 44.0 19.2 n/a
1990 818 46.6 17.5 0
1991 791 45.4 17.4 n/a
1992 828 45.1 18.3 n/a
1993 866 43.0 20.1 n/a
1994 885 48.9 18.1 n/a
1995 994 50.2 19.8 n/a
1996 994 50.2 19.8 n/a
1997 1032 51.2 20.2 n/a
1998 1024 48.7 21.0 n/a
1999 1000 48.4 20.7 n/a
2000 1007 46.9 21.5 n/a
2001 956 47.0 20.3 n/a
2002 945 46.5 20.3 19.5
2003 945 46.5 20.3 19.5
2004 899 45.0 20.0 19.8
2005 906 45.3 20.0 27.4
2006 944 42.9 22.0 24.5
2007 945 45.9 20.6 24.6
2008 968 44.9 21.6 24.7
2009 956 44.9 21.3 27
2010 993 44.7 22.2 29.2
2011 955 45.4 21.0 35.6
2012 961 43.6 22.0 37.8
2013 1005 45.5 22.0 41
2014 959 n/a n/a 41.4
2015 972 44.0 22.0 42.4
2016 990 48.0 20.6 41.1
2017 953 47.5 20.0 40.3
2018 956 48.7 19.6 38.5
2019 979 48.2 20.3 38.5
2020 1031 46.6 22.0 34.8
2021 959 47.7 20.0 36.4
2022 981 46.6 21.0 41.3
2023 946 46.3 20.4 44.7

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 W F West High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 837 43.0 19.4 0
1989 849 44.0 19.2 n/a
1990 818 46.6 17.5 0
1991 791 45.4 17.4 n/a
1992 828 45.1 18.3 n/a
1993 866 43.0 20.1 n/a
1994 885 48.9 18.1 n/a
1995 994 50.2 19.8 n/a
1996 994 50.2 19.8 n/a
1997 1032 51.2 20.2 n/a
1998 1024 48.7 21.0 n/a
1999 1000 48.4 20.7 n/a
2000 1007 46.9 21.5 n/a
2001 956 47.0 20.3 n/a
2002 945 46.5 20.3 19.5
2003 945 46.5 20.3 19.5
2004 899 45.0 20.0 19.8
2005 906 45.3 20.0 27.4
2006 944 42.9 22.0 24.5
2007 945 45.9 20.6 24.6
2008 968 44.9 21.6 24.7
2009 956 44.9 21.3 27
2010 993 44.7 22.2 29.2
2011 955 45.4 21.0 35.6
2012 961 43.6 22.0 37.8
2013 1005 45.5 22.0 41
2014 959 n/a n/a 41.4
2015 972 44.0 22.0 42.4
2016 990 48.0 20.6 41.1
2017 953 47.5 20.0 40.3
2018 956 48.7 19.6 38.5
2019 979 48.2 20.3 38.5
2020 1031 46.6 22.0 34.8
2021 959 47.7 20.0 36.4
2022 981 46.6 21.0 41.3
2023 946 46.3 20.4 44.7

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.

Immunization Rates

W F West High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.1%0.3%0.4%3.3%97.8%97.7%97.4%97.8%97.5%98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W F West High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $551 (4.2%) $12,632 (95.8%) $13,182
2020 $374 (3.5%) $10,275 (96.5%) $10,649
2021 $719 (4.7%) $14,532 (95.3%) $15,251
2022 $1,541 (9.1%) $15,425 (90.9%) $16,966

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W F West High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 417 High schoolsRanks 207th of 442 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (W F West High School)65.563.6
 1.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Chehalis School District)63.462
 1.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (W F West High School)47.829.4
 18.4%
   10th Grade Math (Chehalis School District)46.128.8
 17.3%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (W F West High School)41.850.3
 8.4%
   11th Grade Science (Chehalis School District)41.848.7
 6.8%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (W F West High School)65.563.6
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Chehalis School District)61.150.6
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (W F West High School)47.829.4
 18.4%
   All Grades Math (Chehalis School District)49.436.3
 13.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (W F West High School)41.850.3
 8.4%
   All Grades Science (Chehalis School District)52.450.9
 1.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students979946
 3.4%
African American128
 33.3%
American Indian33
Asian1714
 17.6%
Hispanic161186
 15.5%
Pacific Islander11
White733694
 5.3%
Two or More Races5239
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%44.7%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W F West High School

Students at W F West High School are 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 946 students attended W F West High School.

W F West High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : James W Lintott Elementary School
Elementary : Orin C Smith Elementary School
Middle : Chehalis Middle School

W F West High School ranks 181st of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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