William F. West High School, commonly referred to as W. F. West, is a public high school in Chehalis, Washington, United States. It is the only high school in the Chehalis School District. It was named for local businessman William F. West, who donated money and land to the school district.
Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, W F West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W F West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
W F West High School's student population of 1,027 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
W F West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W F West High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bearcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W F West High School's ranking?
W F West High School is ranked #821 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are W F West High School often compared to?
W F West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centralia High School, Adna Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of W F West High School?
The graduation rate of W F West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend W F West High School?
1,027 students attend W F West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of W F West High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W F West High School?
W F West High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does W F West High School offer ?
W F West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W F West High School part of?
W F West High School is part of Chehalis School District.
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