West Valley High School
School Overview
West Valley High School is a public school located in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a school in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District district.
According to the Alaska state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 979 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 58 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 979 students are attending West Valley High School. By gender, there are 490 and 489 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Valley High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 241 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 176 | 88 | 88 |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| IDEA program | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 241 | 117 | 124 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 58 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Valley High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 58 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 58 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 8.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 326 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 36,188 Households |
| Population | 94,822 |
| Male | 53,417 |
| Female | 45,655 |
| Child Population | 28,810 |
| Total Housing Units | 44,189 Units |
| Average House Value | $240,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,305 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.50% |
| Average Household Income | $76,992 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.22% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Valley High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 179 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 72 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Valley High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 179 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 95 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 85 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 121 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 72 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
In Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, 37 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in FAIRBANKS, Alaska
8 private schools are serving students in FAIRBANKS, Alaska. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.