West Valley Innovation Center

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West Valley Innovation Center ranks 182 nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Valley Innovation Center is a public magnet high school serving grades 7-12 in the West Valley School District of Yakima, Washington, with a diverse student population of 162 students.

While the school lags behind the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency on standardized tests, it performs better in Science, with 59.38% of 11th graders and 41.1% of all grades being proficient or better. This is likely due to the school's specialized focus and additional resources, as evidenced by its high per-student spending of $45,786, significantly more than the other high schools in the district, such as West Valley High School ($13,284 per student). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.26% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the other schools in the district.

Interestingly, West Valley Innovation Center performs better than the nearby Yakima School District high schools, such as Davis High School and Stanton Academy, in terms of standardized test scores and graduation rates. However, it lags behind the other schools in the West Valley School District, particularly West Valley High School, which has higher proficiency rates and a better overall ranking. This suggests that the West Valley School District as a whole is performing better than the Yakima School District, and West Valley Innovation Center is not keeping pace with the other schools in its own district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 7-12

9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908

(509) 902-8810

District: West Valley School District (Yakima)

SchoolDigger Rank:
182^nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $45,786

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.9%

Hispanic:

30.9%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Valley Innovation Center ranks worse than 78.9% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.23. (See more...)

Compare Details West Valley Innovation Center ranks better than 58.4% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), Hispanic (30.9%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Valley Innovation Center is 21.6, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the West Valley School District (Yakima)! (See more...)

Compare West Valley Innovation Center employs 7.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Valley Innovation Center is $45,786, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the West Valley School District (Yakima)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Valley Innovation Center:

SchoolDigger ranks West Valley Innovation Center 422^nd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See West Valley Innovation Center in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks West Valley Innovation Center 182^nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See West Valley Innovation Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

West Valley School District (Yakima):

SchoolDigger ranks West Valley School District (Yakima) 64^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Valley Innovation Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.52	353^rd	539	34.5%
2024	23.23	422^nd	535	21.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.84	234^th	463	49.5%
2024	29.92	334^th	455	26.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.57	236^th	464	49.1%
2024	37.62	284^th	464	38.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.39	325^th	470	30.9%
2024	21.05	383^rd	466	17.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.31	160^th	336	52.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.35	318^th	488	34.8%
2024	16.91	425^th	486	12.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Valley Innovation Center

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Rank History for all high school students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.44	276^th	442	37.6%
2024	55.16	182^nd	437	58.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.81	108^th	362	70.2%
2024	65.19	89^th	356	75.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.98	206^th	358	42.5%
2024	62.01	121^st	362	66.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at West Valley Innovation Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.25	287^th	379	24.3%
2024	53.09	159^th	374	57.5%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for West Valley Innovation Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	47	1	2	25	1	0	8	0	84
2023	97	0	3	50	2	0	10	0	162

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 Innovation Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	84	4.0	21.0	48.8
2023	162	7.5	21.6	59.3

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 Innovation Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	84	4.0	21.0	48.8
2023	162	7.5	21.6	59.3

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 Innovation Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$10,059 (22.0%)	$35,727 (78.0%)	$45,786

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Schools Near West Valley Innovation Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)			SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12	Public, Virtual	9-12	9206 Zier Road	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 823-2602	94	0		44.7%	45 (47.9%)	1 (1.1%)	34 (36.2%)	6 (6.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.4%)								(n/a)												$10,889	$73	$10,817
West Valley Innovation Center	Public, Magnet	7-12	9206 Zier Road	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	Yes	No	No	(509) 902-8810	162	8	21.6	59.3%	97 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (30.9%)	3 (1.9%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.2%)	55.2	182^nd of 437 public high schools	58.4%		38.4	276^th of 442 public high schools	37.6%	94	26.8	59.4	41.1	48.5	22.0	63.3	42.3	30.3	17.5	26.7	24.3	$45,786	$10,059	$35,727
West Valley Open Doors	Public	9-12	9800 Zier Rd	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	No	No	No	(509) 823-2602	36	0		66.7%	15 (41.7%)	1 (2.8%)	19 (52.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$9,544	$73	$9,472
West Valley Virtual University	Public, Virtual	9-12	9800 Zier Rd	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 972-5900	6	0			6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$2,521	$73	$2,448
West Valley High School	Public	9-12	9800 Zier Rd	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	West Valley School District (Yakima)	No	No	No	No	(509) 972-5900	1,527	66	23.2	46.7%	832 (54.5%)	9 (0.6%)	559 (36.6%)	63 (4.1%)	9 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (3.0%)	57.9	166^th of 437 public high schools	62.0%		62.6	147^th of 442 public high schools	66.7%	19		48.8	48.8			66.8	66.8			36.4	36.4	$13,284	$282	$13,002
Eisenhower High School	Public	9-12	611 South 44th Avenue	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 573-2600	2,248	98	22.9	78.7%	450 (20.0%)	25 (1.1%)	1,679 (74.7%)	15 (0.7%)	17 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	53 (2.4%)	24.8	343^rd of 437 public high schools	21.5%		21.9	348^th of 442 public high schools	21.3%	5		34.1	34.1			55.3	55.3			15.4	15.4	$17,312	$2,429	$14,883
Ridgeview Group Home	Public	7-12	1726 Jerome Avenue	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 573-5581	6	1	6.0		5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$65,943	$1,578	$64,365
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	1728 Jerome Ave	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 574-2134	18	3	6.0	83.3%	5 (27.8%)	1 (5.6%)	10 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)												$40,597	$1,752	$38,844
Davis High School	Public	9-12	212 S 6th Ave	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 573-2500	2,330	123	18.8	82.6%	210 (9.0%)	12 (0.5%)	2,046 (87.8%)	10 (0.4%)	12 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (1.7%)	29.2	319^th of 437 public high schools	27.0%		26.3	327^th of 442 public high schools	26.0%	8		42.0	42.0			53.7	53.7			16.4	16.4	$16,552	$2,381	$14,171
Stanton Academy	Public	9-12	802 River Rd	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 573-1200	172	19	8.9	90.7%	39 (22.7%)	1 (0.6%)	124 (72.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	7.9	424^th of 437 public high schools	3.0%					(n/a)		27.3	27.3			29.6	27.6					$34,557	$4,375	$30,182

Frequently Asked Questions about West Valley Innovation Center

What district is West Valley Innovation Center in?

West Valley School District (Yakima)

What is the racial makeup of West Valley Innovation Center?

Students at West Valley Innovation Center are 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend West Valley Innovation Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended West Valley Innovation Center.

Is West Valley Innovation Center a good school?

West Valley Innovation Center ranks 182^nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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